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This is City of Hope Boys' Town, now under construction in the village where these young men grew up and go to school.
30
residents when the home opens
2026
planned completion
Tanzania
near the Kenyan border
700+
young people in HopeCo schools and programs
The home
A residence for 30 young men
Boys' Town is the final phase of HopeCo's residential program: an independence home where young men live and train before stepping into work and adult life. The residents in this photo grew up at City of Hope.
Construction progress
Walls and roof structure complete
The roof trusses were set this summer. Roofing and interior work follow, with completion planned for the end of 2026.
Local employment
Built by crews from the village
Construction is carried out by local builders, so the project also provides steady work in the community while it is underway.
Residents and students at the Boys' Town site, 2026.
United States
Gary, Indiana
In August 2026 a storm knocked out power across Gary, Indiana. Some families spent more than 12 days in the dark. SWJ contributed to the local relief effort led by Larry Jones.
View on Instagram100 mph
winds hit the city
370,000
homes lost power
12+ days
some families in the dark
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About HopeCo
HopeCo has worked in this community for years, operating schools, a medical center and children's homes. A portion of every SWJ membership supports their work.