Discover Hope 517 was started in June 2014 by Robbie Robinson—a convicted felon—and Aaron Groves, a local law enforcement officer.

Through a church course, they would learn about each other and what God has done in their lives. God gave them a vision for a ministry that would impact their community.

God’s vision led to the formation of Discover Hope and a partnership dedicated to helping a community that has struggled to find its own recovery for many years. Their goal is to continue building strong, Christ-centered foundations under people so they can go out into the community and change the lives of others in a positive way.