Star of Hope helps mother of two earn GED, gain stability

HOUSTON - The Star of Hope Mission held one of it’s largest fundraisers of the year at Roy Oaks Country Club on Monday. 

The Swing for the Star Pro-Am brought together more than 70 golfers to raise critical funds for Star of Hope. 

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FOX 26’s Caroline Collins served as the event’s emcee. 

The Star of Hope’s Women and Family Development Center provides a continuum of care, including crisis services through intensive programs offering stability, personal development and hope. 

The facility can house up to 150 families and 180 single women. 

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Shamika Hester is the mother of two young girls and the survivor of domestic violence.  They’ve been at Star of Hope for almost a year. 

During this time, Hester has earned her GED and is planning to move into permanent housing soon. 

"Star of Hope is helping me to realize that I am powerful, I am strong, I am wanted. I am worthy of everything this life has to offer," said Hester. "I think that was taken away from me. But as I got time to sit here and reevaluate and get myself together, I realized that I'm good. "This place is more than just a shelter, it’s like my family."

Star of Hope depends on donations and volunteers to continue serving Houston’s homeless population.