Beginning in 2009, Hope Force International (HFI) chose to focus time and resources on chronic poverty in McDowell County, West Virginia. HFI's goal is to inspire hope through practical acts of love and tangible assistance. With the help of HFI Reservists and other volunteers, we plan to offer assistance to families to create safe and dry dwellings. The desired outcome is to offer aid that doesn’t inadvertently promote a spirit of dependency and poverty. READ MORE