Vision Statement
Providing leadership, by the evidence of hope, compassion and love.
1st Corinthians 12:31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
Mission Statement
To give hope and promote healing to precious jewels, children, single parents, families, and senior adults: demonstrating compassion through acts of kindness and generosity.
Vision: To be a bridge over troubled waters, by helping families to thrive, offering hope and healing by providing resources to help the family unit to stay intact through programs that impact their lives in positive ways.
The name "A More Excellent Way Ministries" comes from 1 Corinthians 12:31 "But covet the best gifts: and yet I show I unto you a more excellent way."
In 1996, Cora Woods and her husband co-founded the mission of Hope House Family Restoration Center in Pembroke Township with a mission to provide hope, encouragement, educational opportunities, training and outreach to youth and families in crisis. God’s grace and favor allowed her to see much fruit as a result of opening those doors. She loves people and especially children. But most of all she loves God who has enriched her life with many blessings! In 2019, Cora's work expanded to include a second facility P.J.'s Place. As CEO of A More Excellent Way Ministries, Cora continues to provide a place of hope and healing to families in Pembroke Township.
Cora graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1973 and began her teaching career. She received intensive training from the DCFS and the Motts Foundation with special awards by Illinois Department of Human Services, Cora has also received ACES training and is a certified Wraparound Facilitator.
Who We Are
A More Excellent Way Ministries, is a faith based non-for-profit ministry, providing services to Kankakee County residents since 1996 as “Hope House Family Restoration Center” to youth and families in crisis”. Located at 2192 S. 13000 E. Rd. on the main street of Pembroke Township
What we do
Provide Hope through Outreach programs, Job preparation, Enrichment Opportunities, Mentoring, and Encouragement for the, Restoration of the family
What we offer
• Senior Care: Weekly food boxes:
• Weekly well checks to seniors
• Door to door delivery for homebound seniors:
• Senior Edge: Tablets with personalized digital training instruction
Family Enrichment Programs
• Financial Budget Classes:
• Food /Meals:
• Mentoring Boys to Men:
• Safe Haven for youth
• Remote learning
• Single Parenting Classes
• Utility Assistance, transportation, clothing, and laundry assistance
Learn how you can help!
Get in touch with us today.