Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary chat with Diera Mendez, the co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Hope House for Our Families. Since 2022, Hope House has assisted families in overcoming adversities through transitional recovery housing, biblical teaching and discipleship, and other recovery services. We'll explore: The story of Hope House - Flying the plane while you're building it The opportunities and challenges in rapid growth Fundraising strategies The importance of surrounding yourself with a community of support Next steps For more information about Hope House for Our Familes, visit https://www.hopehouseforourfamilies.org/ or check them out on Facebook and Instagram. Connect with Diera on Facebook or Instagram. For more information about Nonprofit Academy, visit http://startandgrowyournonprofit.com/. To contact Tim, email [email protected]. To contact Mary, email [email protected].