Sisters in the Spirit Ministries, Inc., announced this week that the newest recipients of its HOPE Award are Doug and Kim Hibbs, owners of The Courthouse Restaurant, Gloucester.
HOPE is an acronym for Helping Others with Purpose and Empowerment. The award is presented to those working in the Gloucester and Mathews communities who, through their selfless efforts, facilitation, or direct service, are blessing others.
The couple’s nomination was unanimously selected by the SIS Board of Directors. The board recognized them as “truly embodying the spirit of the HOPE Award by going above and beyond expectations to make a difference in the lives of others,” a release stated.
Highlights from the nomination pointed out that “there are probably not many churches or nonprofit organizations that have not received some kind of help from Doug and Kim. From the Friday night spaghetti dinners sold, with all profits being donated to the church or nonprofit organization they are helping, to the free Tha...