HILLSBOROUGH HOUSE OF HOPE

Hillsborough House of Hope exists for women who are ready for a different life but cannot build it alone.

For women emerging from incarceration, domestic violence, and other life-altering circumstances, we provide more than a safe place to stay.  We provide the stability, guidance, accountability, and practical tools needed to rebuild a life—and the support system many of these women have never had.

Since 2002, Hillsborough House of Hope has helped hundreds of women move from crisis to independence and create lasting change for themselves and their families. We believe one safe place, one strong support system, and one real opportunity can change the course of a woman’s life. That is what Hillsborough House of Hope provides: a place to begin again—and a pathway forward.

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MARGARET PALMER - FOUNDER

For years, Margaret Palmer was a volunteer counselor for women serving time in Hillsborough County Correctional Facilities. Over the course of her efforts, she witnessed many women make significant progress in their lives while incarcerated and leave the system, only to return after failing to find outside support systems that could help them during their transition into society.

​A Christian woman, Margaret turned to the word of God for guidance to help these women permanently leave a negative cycle. The Lord provided Margaret with the courage and foresight to establish Hillsborough House of Hope. She worked diligently to build a strong foundation for women seeking guidance, support and a chance to build new lives for themselves.

​Hillsborough House of Hope has served as a beacon of hope for many women living in the Tampa Bay area. We are thankful for the countless community partners working with us to ensure Margaret’s vision remains a lasting legacy.

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LINDA WALKER - PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Linda Walker is the Program Director at Hillsborough House of Hope Inc. She is the author of Boundaries ANEW which was written to assist and guide recovering addicts and alcoholics in everyday life on life term decisions to help keep them on track. She was a former Board member of Homeless Coalition, recipient of the Directors Leadership Award from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, recipient of the Community Champion Award from Molina Health care, and recipient for the Unsung Heroine Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

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CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS

Linda Swanick, President

Anna Ethington, Secretary

Lois Dunbar, Treasurer
Chalette Davis, Director

Dezeray Caiati, Director

Sarah Weaver, Director

Kimberly Foss, Director

Jim Hope, Director