Hope Center growing; will also team with The Peacemakers Gene Marrano December 19, 2017 1 minute read Issues with the city over zoning and building specs have been ironed out – now the Hope Center on 11th Street northwest looks to bigger and better things in 2018. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke to its co-founder and director: Share: Post navigation Previous: Charlottesville police chief leaves after criticism over rallyNext: McAuliffe: Congress, Va. elections change Medicaid expansion dynamic Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026