Operation Hope is a faith-based 501c3 non-profit, outreach ministry. We have a wonderful board made up of seven Landrum citizens, a paid director, faithful volunteers, and many supporting churches. Landrum-area churches began Operation Hope in a rented building on North Trade St. in June 1992. The following year, partnering churches purchased the current store front property on 206 Rutherford St. with the purpose and mission off assisting Landrum-area citizens in times of need. We are always seeking volunteers to serve in the various ministries God places on their heart. Volunteers can be in the shape of individuals, families, youth groups, Boy/Girl Scouts, churches, schools, businesses, etc.
In January 2025, the Operation Hope Board prayerfully considered the hiring of a new Executive Director and selected Dr. Tonya Stone. Dr. Stone is a lifelong resident of Spartanburg County. She is a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and holds degrees from USC-Spartanburg, Converse College, Clemson University, and Walden University. In 1998, Tonya, an Ordained Minister, followed a call into ministry and has filled the roles of Counselor, Children’s Minister, and Youth and Interim Pastor. As a Licensed Counselor, Tonya is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specializing in grief, loss, trauma, and addiction recovery. Tonya will bring vision, focus, and passion to Operation Hope in developing programs to assist families experiencing temporary hardship achieve stability and maintain overall wellbeing.
Dr. Stone believes God has called her to the ministry of Operation Hope following her recent retirement from a 35-year career in education. Tonya and her husband have just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary and enjoy spending time with their adult children and spouses. Tonya enjoys sports and traveling, she is very excited about the opportunity to lead Operation Hope as her heart is to compassionately serve and to bring glory to God in all she does.
We look forward to seeing how God will work through Operation Hope for the betterment of His Kingdom.