Hope is Alive Awarded Big Rock Foundation Grant

Hope is Alive Awarded Big Rock Foundation Grant

Hope is Alive Ministries is excited to announce that we have been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Big Rock Foundation! Their generosity and commitment to strengthening local nonprofits continue to make a profound impact across the Crystal Coast, and we are honored to be one of this year’s recipients.

Carra Lynn Harris accepted the award on behalf of Hope is Alive Ministries, expressing our deep gratitude for Big Rock’s partnership and belief in our mission to transform lives impacted by addiction.

This significant gift will go directly toward one of our newest initiatives — the relocation of our Otway sober living home to a more centrally located property in Morehead City.

The Vision: A New Home in the Heart of Morehead City

Hope is Alive is moving forward with an important project to relocate our current home in Otway to a new property in Morehead City. This relocation is rooted in a simple but powerful goal: eliminate barriers that stand between our residents and long-term recovery.

A centrally located home will provide:

• Better access to public transportation
• Increased employment opportunities
• Proximity to AA meetings and recovery networks
• More consistent access to essential services
• Greater community connection and support

A Home That Builds on a Proven Record of Success

Hope is Alive’s recovery model has already demonstrated exceptional outcomes in Eastern North Carolina:

• 86% success rate among residents who complete the program
• Only 5% recidivism — far below national averages
• A structured and supportive environment that fosters long-term sobriety, stability, and personal growth

Establishing a new home in Morehead City will allow us to expand this impact, providing a safe, structured, and more accessible environment for men committed to rebuilding their lives.

This is not just a home relocation — it is an investment in the lives of the men seeking radical life change.

Be a part of the mission by donating today.