The House of Hope and Restoration
To serve women's spiritual and physical needs.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
-Romans 15:13
The Vision behind HOH
I was driving down Main Street in Brundidge, Al. and my gaze fixed on a vacant house. I had
passed by a dozen of times before, but this time, I pulled into the driveway and stopped the car. I had this strange feeling about the house. I walked around and peeked inside the windows and saw how beautiful the house must have been in the past. Unfortunately, it was now in extreme disrepair. Still wanting to see more of what was inside, I was surprised to find the back door open. Slowly opening the door, I felt a strange sensation come over me, and I heard a still small voice say this place shall be called Hope. It will become a beacon of light in a world of darkness and this house will be reborn to help struggling people’’.
That was the beginning of what is now a dream come true. The house that stood empty, with seemingly no purpose, was to become The House of Hope and Restoration. For every obstacle, God made a way. For every need, God provided. There were so many situations that all fit together. It was a puzzle and every piece fell right into place. After a year and a half of restoring the home, it now serves as a transitional home for up to 10 adult women.
“My husband and I have a heart for this, A member of our immediate family has been suffering with addiction and has lived majority of his life incarcerated. At a young age he fell into addiction. Without God we would not have made it this far. And we don’t want other families to have to go through what we’ve been through.
With this house, we stepped out in faith, believing as God as our guide we could help those who are in similar situations. The storms in life will come. They could be drugs, alcohol, abuse, homelessness, incarceration or aged out foster children. Life is full of ups and downs, and we all need help from time to time. The home is for anyone who needs shelter in the storms of life. My prayer is that people will come along side of these women and help us help them.
The House of Hope and Restoration is a faith-based 501C-3 program that provides a discipline environment, counseling, life skills, and job-skills training. It is our mission to help women restore their lives, as they do, they can become all that God intended them to be.
I pray that you will come along beside of the House of Hope and Restoration and help us, help these women. Please consider partnering with us, as we work to restore their lives.
Donations can be made on this website, or can be mailed to House of Hope and Restoration 1689 CR 106 Brundidge, Al.36010
Board Members
David May - Pastor
David May is originally from Union Springs, Alabama, but has resided in Troy Alabama for the last 17 years. David graduated from Pike Liberal Arts School in 1990. He received his BS degree in 1994 from Troy University with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Corrections.
David is married to Dr. Shanna Fleming May, an optometrist (retired) who owned and operated a private eyecare practice in Troy until September of 2024. Shanna spent 30 years in the private practice eyecare business, and David functioned as her office administrator until her retirement.
David joined his family’s business in 1994, and eventually bought the business from his parents in 2009. He is the President of May’s Distributing Company Inc., a gasoline and diesel fuel distribution company. May’s Distributing owns and operates 3 retail convenience stores, and operates a fleet of 18-wheeler tanker trucks that deliver petroleum products all over the State of Alabama.
David answered God’s calling and became the pastor of Tennille Community Church in July of 2024. Although passionate about his other endeavors, David knows he is doing exactly what God has called him to do as he serves the people of Tennille and the surrounding communities. God has truly
blessed him in all facets of life. He is the father to four wonderful girls whose ages range from 15-26, and eagerly awaits the arrival of his first granddaughter, who is due to arrive in September 2025.
David enjoys motorhome traveling, clearing land with his skid steer mulcher, and spending days at the beach with his wife and Yorkies.
Jim Thomas- Treasurer
James (Jim) Thomas is a native of Troy Alabama and attended public school at Charles Henderson Highschool where he graduated in 1987. He received his BS degree in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1991. Jim served seven years in the United States Army Reserves and Guard and worked in health care administration in Baltimore MD for several years prior to attending law school at the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law where he graduated in 1998. He has been in the private practice of law in Troy, Alabama for the past 25 years. He is married to Angela J. Thomas and they have four children together. He has served as a deacon at First Baptist Church, served on the Troy Sav a Life Board, and the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, hiking and antiq cars.
Henry T. (Hank) Strother - Board Member
Henry T. (Hank) Strother, Jr. is Sr. Vice President of Palomar Insurance Corporation, Montgomery, AL. Hank has been employed with Palomar since 1982. Hank attended Auburn University and graduated from Troy University. Hank is a lifetime resident of Pike County, AL and has been married to Maria Steed Strother since 1980. Hank and Maria have three children and three grandchildren and another grandchild due soon. Hank is a member of Brundidge United Methodist Church and past chairman of the church’s Board of Trustees. Hank also supports the Barranca Ministry in Costa Rica, including participating in mission trips to Costa Rica. He is also past Chairman of Pike Liberal Art School, Troy, AL and is currently the Assistant Chairman of South Alabama Rural Health Associates, Troy, AL. Hank exercises on a daily basis, is a certified personal trainer and teaches exercises classes. One of Hank’s biggest honors is currently serving on the House of Hope Board of Directors, Brundidge, AL.
Krissy Pinckard- Fundraising
Krissy grew up in Tallahassee Fl. She graduated from Troy University in 1979. Upon graduation she worked for The United Parcel Service. In 1991 she made a career move to the pharmaceutical industry. In 1995 she married her college sweetheart “Benny” relocated to Troy and continued working in the pharmaceutical industry. Krissy retired in 2021 after 30 years of service. Currently, Krissy and her husband own and operate Green Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery in Troy. Riding horses and raising commercial cattle is a favorite activity.
Morgan Johnson- Secretary
Morgan is a native of Troy and graduated from Troy University with a Masters degree in Community Counseling. Morgan worked as a mental health counselor for 13 years. Currently, Morgan and her husband Russell own and operate Coastal Plain Land and Timber. They have 2 children and have twins on the way. Morgan enjoys spending time with her family as well as serving her church and community.
Sandy Boutwell- Board Member
Sandy lives in Troy with her husband, Danny. They have four children and eight grandchildren. She is a Troy State University alumni and currently works with C Spire, selling cable advertising. Sandy has over 35 years of service to the Pike County community, being involved with the Brundidge Rotary Club, Pike County Chamber of Commerce, Troy Jaycees, and current Ambassador for the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. Mission Statement: To allow God to guide me in all that I do, to faithfully love my husband, to empower my children to be happy, successful individuals, to work hard for my community and country, and to make my parents, family, and friends proud of the person I am daily. And to live by the four-way test: First, is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it bring goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Cynthia Townsend- Board Member
Cynthia is a native of Brundidge, AL. Wife and mother of the late SSG Mitchell Pearson and Jessica Michelle Pearson. Attended Auburn & Troy University where she received Accounting Degree. Owner of J. Michelle’s Special Events.
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Present Boards:
Pike Co. Commissioner- Dist. 5
Southeast AL Rural Health 33yr
Wiregrass RC&D
Pike-Union District Association
John R. Lewis Leadership Conference
Former Boards:
Brundidge City Council (24 yrs.)
Southeast AL Gas District- Chair
Pike Co. Boys and Girls Club