About - House of Hope Foundation

1955

Gloria McKee established the original House of Hope at her home in Long Beach, CA.
1971

Helen Gilbert found the house in San Pedro which would become today's Main House. It was acquired with the help of countless others funds.
1996

Welbourn House on 9th Street, named for its benefactor, Dotha, was acquired. It's used today as Independent Living for HoH graduates. In 1999 the board of Directors approved the appointment of Dotha as Board Member Emeritus.
1997

House of Hope bought its first Sober Living facility on 10th Street. It was later named McMillen House when the McMillen Family Foundation generously retired the mortgage.
1999

Through the diligent negotiation of Bill Johnson and with the financial help of the Adams Family Foundation, House of Hope acquired the liquor store adjacent to the Main House. Bill Johnson and Sheila Lynch led a team of volunteers in the conversion of this building to the executive offices, computer lab and meeting/classrooms of today's Adams Center.
2000

House of Hope purchased The Mary Lou House which is now used for both Sober Living and Primary Phase II. It is named for Bill and Mary Lou Steinmetz who were instrumental in paying off its mortgage.
2017

In support of our growing programs House of Hope launched another facility, The Chris McMillen House, which sits across the street from our main house, honoring Karl McMillen’s son.
2019

Through the remarkable generosity of the McMillen Family Foundation, Bobbi's House was added in 2019, providing additional beds for the Recovery Bridge Housing program, a three to six-month program for homeless women. It honors Bobbi Tschirgi, who served House of Hope for 24 years.

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About House of Hope

A beautiful home with an experienced and dedicated staff to support you or your loved one. In the midst of treatment women are given a chance to learn about the disease of addiction, to find their strengths, regain dignity, and once again live a meaningful life filled with purpose. We are proud to offer life changing and life saving treatment that is within your means.

1955

Gloria McKee established the original House of Hope at her home in Long Beach, CA.

1971

Helen Gilbert found the house in San Pedro which would become today's Main House. It was acquired with the help of countless others funds.

1996

Welbourn House on 9th Street, named for its benefactor, Dotha, was acquired. It's used today as Independent Living for HoH graduates. In 1999 the board of Directors approved the appointment of Dotha as Board Member Emeritus.

1997

House of Hope bought its first Sober Living facility on 10th Street. It was later named McMillen House when the McMillen Family Foundation generously retired the mortgage.

1999

2000

House of Hope purchased The Mary Lou House which is now used for both Sober Living and Primary Phase II. It is named for Bill and Mary Lou Steinmetz who were instrumental in paying off its mortgage.

2017

In support of our growing programs House of Hope launched another facility, The Chris McMillen House, which sits across the street from our main house, honoring Karl McMillen’s son.

2019

Through the remarkable generosity of the McMillen Family Foundation, Bobbi's House was added in 2019, providing additional beds for the Recovery Bridge Housing program, a three to six-month program for homeless women. It honors Bobbi Tschirgi, who served House of Hope for 24 years.

About House of Hope

Title

Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services | License # 190025AN • License # 190025GN

House of Hope Foundation | Tax ID 95-1868767 | P.O. Box 921, San Pedro, CA 90733
© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.

1955

Gloria McKee established the original House of Hope at her home in Long Beach, CA.

1971

Helen Gilbert found the house in San Pedro which would become today's Main House. It was acquired with the help of countless others funds.

1996

Welbourn House on 9th Street, named for its benefactor, Dotha, was acquired. It's used today as Independent Living for HoH graduates. In 1999 the board of Directors approved the appointment of Dotha as Board Member Emeritus.

1997

House of Hope bought its first Sober Living facility on 10th Street. It was later named McMillen House when the McMillen Family Foundation generously retired the mortgage.

1999

2000

House of Hope purchased The Mary Lou House which is now used for both Sober Living and Primary Phase II. It is named for Bill and Mary Lou Steinmetz who were instrumental in paying off its mortgage.

2017

In support of our growing programs House of Hope launched another facility, The Chris McMillen House, which sits across the street from our main house, honoring Karl McMillen’s son.

2019

Through the remarkable generosity of the McMillen Family Foundation, Bobbi's House was added in 2019, providing additional beds for the Recovery Bridge Housing program, a three to six-month program for homeless women. It honors Bobbi Tschirgi, who served House of Hope for 24 years.

About House of Hope

Title

Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services | License # 190025AN • License # 190025GN House of Hope Foundation | Tax ID 95-1868767 | P.O. Box 921, San Pedro, CA 90733 © Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.

Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services | License # 190025AN • License # 190025GN

House of Hope Foundation | Tax ID 95-1868767 | P.O. Box 921, San Pedro, CA 90733
© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.