Hope Plaza
Hope Plaza Director, Maria Parra
Our Mission
To provide bilingual services to all clients by offering a comprehensive location that connects communities with hands-on essential resources, eliminating barriers and enhancing community support.
Our Vision
To be a central hub in Western Washington where all community members have access to essential resources and services, fostering inclusivity, equality, and wellbeing.
2025-26 Choice Grant
Every day, we see firsthand the challenges that many of our neighbors face—language barriers, lack of access to essential resources, and feelings of isolation. Our goal is to bridge these gaps by creating a welcoming space where everyone, regardless of their background, can find the support they need.
In 2025 Faith received a generous grant from the state of Washington to make sure that vital community resources get into the hands and lives of our most vulnerable neighbors, regardless of language or place of birth. Faith has enlisted local organizer and non-profit leader, Maria Parra, to direct this program, known as “Hope Plaza.”
Volunteer
Help with the Resource Fair, Meals, Food Bank, English Classes, Diaper Drive, and more!
Donate
Every donation, no matter the size, has a profound impact. It not only supports our initiatives but also sends a powerful message of solidarity and compassion to those we serve.
The October 2025 Hope Plaza Food Bank
Hope Plaza partners with the Thurston County Food Bank and the Mason Conservation District to provide fresh, locally grown, culturally appropriate food to 150 families every month.
Monetary Donations: These funds help us maintain and grow our services. Donations can be made HERE.
In-Kind Contributions: We gratefully accept items such as (list of needed items i.e. gift cards, gas cards, shelf stable foods, new socks, new underwear, feminine hygiene products, hand warmers, gloves, hygiene products, etc... ), which directly benefit our clients.
Partner
Are you a local service provider looking for ways to bring your resources to the community? Hope Plaza has dozens of partners in its work, providing food, clothing, health services, legal advice, parenting classes, banking and financial wellness, spiritual and emotional support, recovery groups, advocacy, job training, domestic violence support, and more.
“Hope Plaza is an extension of God’s mission for Faith Lutheran Church of Shelton: to be a welcoming community...serving our neighbors...”