About Us
Rooted in Wichita, built for community.
Investing in lives, restoring neighborhoods, and building lasting partnerships across the city.
CEO / President
Rev. Dr. Kevass J. Harding
Born and raised in Wichita, Dr. Harding graduated from Wichita Southeast High School before earning an Associate of Arts from Hutchinson Community College and a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at El Paso.
He holds a Master of Divinity (cum laude) from Phillips Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Since 1998 he has served as Lead Pastor of Dellrose United Methodist Church, which has grown from 25 to hundreds on the membership roll through community outreach. He is married to the former Teketa Berry; they have two adult children, Carnez and Makayla.
What Drives Us
Our covenant
Investing in lives, restoring the places long overlooked, and giving families a real path to a stable home — through sustained, on-the-ground partnership.
Five Pillars
Developing vibrant communities through innovation and partnership.
- Economic Empowerment
- Education
- Environment Development
- Health & Wellness
- Resident Engagement
Leadership
Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Kevass J. Harding
Teketa Harding
Darryl Givens
Curtis Whitten
Lee Williams
Reginald Thompson
Our Team
Staff
The people carrying out HOPE CDC's work day to day.