About Us

Our Mission

The specific purpose of this corporation is to provide the hope of Jesus Christ through acts of service and generosity to individuals and families in times of need, by offering assistance, resources, and encouragement that demonstrate God’s love in practical ways.

Board Members

Evan Anderson

Evan Anderson

Evan is President and Client Advisor at Bragg Financial Advisors, where he brings more than twenty years of experience serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives, and family offices. His expertise spans investment, estate, tax, business, and philanthropic planning. Prior to Bragg, he led the Wealth Planning Practice for North Carolina and South Carolina at Wells Fargo Private Bank and began his career at Deloitte Tax. Evan holds a BA and Master of Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds both CPA and CFP® designations.

Deeply committed to the Charlotte community, Evan serves on the board of the Dowd YMCA, is a member of the Foundation for the Carolinas' Professional Advisors Cabinet, and volunteers as a tutor with Heart Math Tutoring. He and his wife have five children and are active members of Hope Community Church.

Stephen Phelan

Stephen Phelan

Stephen serves as Chief Spiritual Integration Officer for Faith Driven Entrepreneur, where he works to equip and coach entrepreneurs in integrating faith into business. Stephen earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia — where he was an Academic All-American on the football team — before going on to earn his law degree from UVA and a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.

Stephen's career has spanned church planting, pastoral leadership, and faith-driven business. He planted a church in inner-city San Diego and helped lead a multi-site organization with eight campuses before serving as Chief Pastoral Officer at Movement Mortgage, where he helped architect the faith-driven business model now shared across the Movement Ecosystem. He continues to serve as Chief Pastoral Officer at Sovereigns Capital.

Stephen and his wife, Bradford, have four children — Ford, Milly, Virginia Grace, and Mac — and are deeply committed to seeing God's love reflected in the marketplace.

Ben Wright

Ben Wright

Ben Wright is CEO of FHG Inc., a construction company serving the energy industry through the building of tanks, pipelines, and renewable gas systems at dairy farms and landfills. With over 20 years of experience, Ben has grown with FHG from the ground up — starting in the field in 2003 and ascending to CEO — building it into a trusted name in the industry.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology from UNCC.

Deeply passionate about faith and work integration, Ben currently serves alongside Faith Driven Entrepreneurs in their Culture Amplifier program, coaching other business owners to build and amplify a culture of Christ within their companies.

Ben and his wife Christina have three children — Ben David, James, and Caroline — and are proud to call the Charlotte area home.

The Process

We believe that help should come quickly, with dignity, and with genuine care. Every application is reviewed promptly, every decision is made fairly, and every recipient is met with encouragement — not just assistance. We also believe that the Hope of Jesus Christ be at the front and center of why Mercy is given.
Step 1

Submit your application

Visit our website and complete the Crisis Assistance Application. You'll share basic personal, household, and financial information, along with a brief description of your need and any supporting documents — such as a utility bill, rent statement, or bank statement.
Step 2 - WITHIN 24 HOURS

Intake & verification

Your application is automatically logged and reviewed by our team for completeness and eligibility. If anything is missing, we'll reach out. No application sits unread — we move quickly because we know your need is real. Applicants also receive an automatic email verifying that we received their applications immediately.
Step 3 - WITHIN 48 HOURS

Eligibility review

Each application is evaluated against IRS nonprofit guidelines, Hope Works policies, and the specific criteria set by the donor fund being accessed. Decisions are based entirely on objective financial need — not on employment, personal connections, or any other outside factor.
Step 4

Approval decision

Applications meeting all criteria are approved. Those that don't are declined respectfully and, where appropriate, with a brief explanation. We treat every applicant with dignity throughout this process.
Step 5

Grant fulfillment

Upon approval, a check is issued and mailed directly to you or your vendor. Every grant is accompanied by a message of hope — a reminder that this gift comes not just from a company, but from a community that believes in the love of Jesus Christ.
Step 6

Personal follow-up

A Hope Works team member personally contacts every recipient — to share the good news, offer a word of encouragement, and extend an offer to pray together. This is always voluntary, always genuine, and always an extension of our mission to be the hands and feet of Christ in practical ways.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know — whether you're applying for assistance or setting up a fund to serve your community.
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