From the Mt. Vernon Register-News: One Hope United opened a new, consolidated location in Mt. Vernon, Ill. The agency purchased a building at 4110 N. Water Tower Place and will hold an open house to celebrate the opening from 3 to 5 p.m. on July 15. One Hope United formerly operated two separate offices in Mt. Vernon. It serves nearly 400 children and families in the area each year. Read more here.