Hope Center co-founder talks about allegations, future Gene Marrano July 27, 2017 1 minute read Its co-founder says the Hope Center would like some help from Roanoke City as they try to stay afloat – after being served with an eviction notice. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on the community center in northwest Roanoke: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigating death in Sheetz parking lotNext: $$ millions already pouring in to governor’s race — and we are still in July Related Stories Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026 ECPI’s Roanoke Campus to Host Summer Resource Festival on June 20th Emma Thomas June 17, 2026 Romeo & Juliet at Bear Theatre, FloydFest lineup is set, one last classical concert this weekend Gene Marrano June 17, 2026