Meet The Team
Executive Director
Robbie Robinson
Robbie Robinson is a man after God’s own heart! He is married to Emily Robinson and they have 6 children together. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Discover Hope 517 Ministry and Pastor of New Creation Church in Newton, IA. He loves being loud and spending time with his family. He enjoys weightlifting and playing basketball. In his spare time, he loves to sit with the Lord! Sharing the gospel message is his heartbeat!
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Director Of Operations
Shannon Allen
Shannon Allen has a heart for serving others and a passion for helping individuals and families discover hope, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ.
Shannon began her journey with Discover Hope 517 as a volunteer, where her compassion for others and dedication to the ministry led her into various leadership roles. Through her experience in community outreach, resource management, volunteer coordination, and daily operations, she has developed a deep understanding of the importance of meeting people where they are and walking alongside them through life's challenges.
In July 2023, Shannon experienced the heartbreaking loss of her daughter, Kristen, to a fentanyl overdose. This unimaginable loss forever changed her life and deepened her passion for supporting individuals struggling with substance use and families navigating addiction and grief. Through her own journey of loss and healing, Shannon has witnessed how God can bring purpose from even the deepest pain.
As a graduate of the Recovery Coach Academy and a student of Human Services, Shannon brings both lived experience and professional training to her work. She believes that everyone deserves compassion, dignity, grace, and an opportunity for a new beginning.
Shannon and her husband, Dan, have been married for approximately 30 years. She is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who treasures her family and the relationships God has placed in her life.
Above all, Shannon's greatest desire is to be the hands and feet of Jesus, loving people right where they are, without judgment, and reminding them that their past does not define their future.
She considers it a blessing to serve alongside the Discover Hope 517 team, helping others experience the love of Christ and discover that no matter how difficult life becomes, there is always hope.
Custodial
Mason Meyer
Bio coming soon
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Discover Hope 517 Board Members
Executive Chairman
Doug Cupples was born in Grinnell and moved to Newton when he was 7. Doug is married to Missy Cupples, and they have 3 children: Lexie, Bailey, and Cade. Doug attended Crown College and has been involved in ministry for 30 years. He currently works at Lauterbach Buick GMC and serves as a board member on the Jasper County Board of Supervisors. His passion is preaching the gospel and caring for people and his hobbies are lifting and nutrition. Doug has been on the board here at Discover Hope 517 since 2023.
Treasure
Sara is the current treasurer at Discover Hope since January of 2024. She is married to the love of her life, Kory, and has been a Newton-ite for 18 years. She and Kory have three amazing adult kids – Grant, Emma and Lauren. Sara works at Dimensions Accounting in Newton and loves traveling, trying new foods, and learning new things!
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