the house that “HOPE” built
About Us…
Located at 700 West First, Hope House is a dream come true for West Texas Gifts of Hope whose vision was to create a safe lodging environment for patients who seek help during cancer treatment. The goal is to provide comfort for cancer patients who are referred by the West Texas Cancer Center.
Success Stories:
“We were fortunate to stay at Hope House over many weeks during my treatment. The comfort and care that my husband and I received was a gift from God and loving friends.”
West Texas Gifts of Hope began as a vision to create a Hope House so that all cancer patients in the Permian Basin could get assistance during their treatment journey.
Here is how it began:
2010 Establishment of the 501c3 nonprofit status and Board of Directors
2011 Property donation by Odessa Jaycees
Metal Hope House building donated by Mueller, Inc
2012 Completion of Hope House interior
2013 Grand opening and dedication of Hope Angel
First Pink the Park event
First annual fundraiser
2014 The opening of Hope House for patient lodging
2015 Donation of outdoor gazebo by Sewell Ford
2016 Expansion of patient services
2017 Extended visits to seventeen county service area
2018 Exploration of Hope House 2 expansion
- A four-bedroom lodging facility located at 700 West First Street, Odessa Tx 79760
- A home-away-from-home secured environment designed for peace and comfort
- A home where linens and paper goods are furnished
- A home where resident patients supply their own food
- A home that is non-medical. There is no medical staff or assistance.
- Complimentary lodging at Hope House for the patient and caretaker during the cancer treatment schedule
- Transportation for both local and out-of-town patients
- Financial assistance with medicine specifically prescribed by the Texas Oncology physician
- Medical equipment and supplies during treatment
- Complimentary lunch served during treatment in the chemotherapy infusion lab
- Cosmetic enhancements at the Look Good Feel Good shop including free wigs and hats
- Ask the nurses or staff at the West Texas Cancer Center about our contact information
- Call us at 432.614.9284 during office hours 9-4 Mon-Thur and 9-12 on Friday.
- Recommendation by West Texas Cancer Center based on immediate need
- An approved background check
- Availability at the time of request
- Resident must be ambulatory or have a full-time caretaker
- For the duration of treatment
- Weekly stay is Monday through Thursday nights with Friday noon check-out.
- Patients do not stay on weekends except by special approval for dire circumstance
- Hope House is a securely gated property
- All doors are locked except for magnetic key entry
- Only patients and staff have entry privileges