Hands of Hope: Program gives women in need a second chance

By Paige Lambert

Alma Hernandez drove to the Texas Preparatory School where she serves lunch to the children, placing orders on the computer and giving encouragement as they pass along the lunch line. Two years ago, Hernandez had never touched a computer and didn’t have a GED.

Hernandez credits her confidence and skills to Hands of Hope, an organization based at the First Baptist Church in San Marcos. The free 10-week program, offered twice a year, holds classes on topics from budgeting and health to math and communication.