About us
Hope Base Camp began with humble beginnings — a simple desire to do more for our community. We saw firsthand how families and friends we personally knew could have benefited from support in times of domestic violence. That experience lit a fire in us: to create a place where compassion meets action, and where no one has to face crisis alone. We believe every child deserves to grow up in a violence‑free environment, surrounded by safety, stability, and hope. Our mission is rooted in the conviction that when families are protected and supported, children thrive — and our entire community becomes stronger. From those early steps to where we stand today, Hope Base Camp has always been about more than programs or services. It’s about people. It’s about neighbors helping neighbors. And it’s about building a future where safety and dignity are not privileges, but rights.
Our story
“The most inspiring part of Hope Base Camp is that it exists because we refused to stay silent. We turned personal pain into collective action — and together, we’re creating a safe, hopeful future for children and families.”
-Founders
We didn’t start as a large organization with big resources — we started with humble beginnings and a simple conviction: families we knew, friends we loved, could have been spared pain if help had been there sooner.
That personal connection fuels everything we do. It means our work isn’t abstract — it’s urgent, it’s real, and it’s rooted in lived experience.
The inspiring part is our vision: a violence‑free environment where children can grow up safe, loved, and hopeful. Every program, every outreach, every act of care is designed to move us closer to that future.
Hope Base Camp is more than a nonprofit. It’s a community movement — neighbors standing together, saying “enough” to violence, and building a base of hope where healing begins and futures are restored.
-President & CEO
Guiding principles
1. Compassion First
We meet every person with empathy, dignity, and respect. Our work begins with listening and caring.
2. Safety as a Right
We believe every child and adult deserves to live free from violence. Safety is not a privilege — it’s a foundation for life.
3. Community Roots
Our strength comes from neighbors helping neighbors. We are built on lived experience and personal connections, and we grow by standing together.
4. Empowerment Through Support
We don’t just provide relief — we help families rebuild stability, confidence, and hope for the future.
5. Integrity & Accountability
We honor the trust of donors, volunteers, and families by being transparent, responsible, and committed to doing what’s right.
6. Hope in Action
We turn compassion into concrete steps — from shelter and resources to advocacy and education — because hope must be lived, not just spoken.
Our vision
At HopeBaseCampManteca.org, we envision a future where our community grows stronger, more compassionate, and more resilient. We believe that by working together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for everyone.