HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – “We deal with real issues here, some of which are hard to watch,” said Jeffrey Littlefield, a neighborhood ambassador for Challenge House.
Littlefield lives in and runs Challenge House #7. His house has a separate area where he lives, along with a community living room, kitchen, large gym, meeting rooms and an outdoor recreation area. Every day he, and other neighborhood ambassadors open their doors to at risk communities in Hopkinsville.
The “challenge houses” are strategically placed homes in underdeveloped neighborhoods in Hopkinsville. Neighborhood ambassadors live in the homes and provide daily services to their surrounding community, with a focus on youth. Services range from snacks after school, to holiday meal distribution, to tutoring and programming to enrich the neighborhood.
Former Hopkinsville Mayor Wally Bryan founded the non-profit in 2007. Bryan was well known in Hopkinsville as an advocate for the homeless and struggling families, he passed away in 2020.
The current director of Challenge House is Michelle Wilson, who previously worked with Bryan in the mayors office, and has been with the organization since its inception. With her guidance, Jeffrey Littlefield and other neighborhood ambassadors aim to continue Bryan’s mission by serving communities in need in Hopkinsville.
In addition to everyday programing, the non-profit also host large events for the city and have several holiday events coming up. To stay updated on their schedule, visit the Challenge House Facebook page.