Today we’d like to introduce you to Bex Bond.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
In 2018, my life changed in a way I never could have planned. I was a single mom raising my four children when my three teenage nephews needed a safe place to land. I opened my home, and suddenly I was caring for seven children. I loved them deeply, but I also learned firsthand how overwhelming kinship caregiving can be. Saying yes to a child doesn’t mean you automatically have the money, support, or breathing room you need.
People in our community showed up for us with practical help and kindness, and that support made a real difference. I never forgot what it felt like to need someone to step in.
Years later, on July 3, 2026, I felt God calling me to turn that experience into something that could help other families. I began building Auntie Boo’s House of Hope, a nonprofit focused on strengthening children, supporting families, and helping kinship caregivers get practical support before a family reaches a breaking point.
My hope is that when a child needs care, a relative who is ready to provide a safe home won’t have to face it alone. Someone once carried us. Now it’s our turn to carry somebody else.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it hasn’t been a smooth road. When my nephews came to live with us, I was already raising four children on my own. I loved them and wanted them to feel safe, but the practical and emotional weight was real. There were unexpected needs, tight finances, and a lot to figure out while trying to keep life steady for all seven children.
Building Auntie Boo’s House of Hope has brought a different kind of challenge. The need is urgent, but building an organization that can serve families well takes time, resources, and trusted partnerships. I’m learning as I go, balancing this calling with my responsibilities at home and work, and reminding myself that I don’t have to build it alone.
Those challenges have shaped the way I see this work. Kinship caregivers shouldn’t have to wait until they’re at a breaking point to ask for help, and they shouldn’t have to carry everything by themselves. I know what it means when a community steps in, and I want House of Hope to be that kind of support for other families.
We’ve been impressed with Auntie Boo’s House Of Hope Inc., but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Auntie Boo’s House of Hope, Inc. is a Phoenix-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening children, supporting families, and helping communities grow stronger. Our focus is kinship families (relatives who step in to care for a child when their parents can’t.)
We’re building practical support for those caregivers through our Guardian Angel Kinship Relief program, with the goal of helping families meet urgent needs and stay steady during a major transition. Our broader vision includes family assistance, baby and birthday blessings, scholarships, and Christmas Under the Stars.
What sets House of Hope apart is that this mission comes from lived experience. I know what it means to welcome children into your home with love and determination, while still needing help yourself. We want caregivers to feel seen and supported, and to make it more possible for children to remain safely with family whenever that’s the right option.
I’m proud that House of Hope is rooted in compassion, faith, and the belief that support can change what a family’s next chapter looks like. We are good hearts helping good hearts.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
I’m grateful to my Mother, my sisters, Jazmine Hall, Lisa Cimino, Ira King, Whitney Jones, and especially my children for believing in me and in this vision. Their prayers, encouragement, and support have meant so much to me.
I kept the project close while I was building it, so most people didn’t know the full scope of what I was working on until it was finished.
I will say that the use of AI was very helpful bringing all of my overwhelming my ideas into an organized platform.
The vision, lived experience, decisions, and determination were mine. AI helped me put the pieces together and bring that vision into a form I could share with others.
Pricing:
- There is no fee for families receiving assistance through our charitable programs. Support is based on program eligibility and available funding.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://AuntieBoos.com
- Instagram: @AuntieBoosHouseOfHope
- Facebook: Auntie Boo’s House of Hope
- Other: AuntieBoosHofH@gmail.com
