By Benny Westcott
Of The New Era/Lebanon Local
The HOPE Center in the former First Baptist Church at 12th and Kalmia streets reopened its doors in early 2022 following a pandemic-imposed two-year hiatus, welcoming clients and visitors with a host of changes.
Its first floor got a fresh coat of paint, with new flooring in the common room, bathroom and offices. New main doors were installed.
“All of the doors were rotting and rusting,” board…