The Hope Center for Kids
Individual and Family ServicesNebraska, United States11-50 Employees
The Hope Center for Kids is a nonprofit organization based in Omaha, Nebraska, delivering a structured after-school and summer program for children and youth. Its offerings combine academic support, youth development activities, faith-based learning opportunities, and a hot meal each evening. The organization traces its origins to a 1998 vision by the late Pastor Ty Schenzel and is now led by his son-in-law, Paul Lanphier. Its facilities span several learning spaces, including an Employment & Learning Academy, a commercial kitchen and cafeteria, and a roller rink called the Hope Skate, with its first campus launching in 2018 at Holy Name School. As part of the individual and family services sector, The Hope Center for Kids aims to support local families and youth by providing structured programming that addresses education, skill development, and basic needs. The organization has partnered with community partners, such as Absolute Roofing LLC in 2019, illustrating its engagement beyond its own programming.