{"id":11549,"date":"2026-02-05T14:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hopeservices.org\/?p=11549"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:29:32","slug":"make-the-vision-of-hope-a-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hopeservices.org\/news\/make-the-vision-of-hope-a-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Make the Vision of Hope a Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

At Hope Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to thrive, belong, and live a fulfilling life. That belief is at the heart of our strategic plan,\u00a0Bridging Hope Forward<\/a>, a bold roadmap to meet unmet needs, strengthen services, and advance disability inclusion across our region.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To bring this vision to life, we are working to raise\u00a0$3 million by June 2027<\/strong>.\u00a0These funds will help expand programs, deepen\u00a0expertise, and increase our collective impact for thousands of individuals and families navigating intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can follow the progress of our campaign anytime at: hopeservices.org\/bridge<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We are grateful to share that our Board of Directors has\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0their confidence in this plan by collectively committing a\u00a0matching fund of up to $100,000 for gifts received between now and June 30<\/strong>. That means your generosity today can go twice as far<\/strong> in helping build a more inclusive future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Today, we are highlighting the Expanding Influence<\/strong>\u00a0pillar of Bridging Hope Forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This work is rooted in our belief in\u00a0Nothing About Us, Without Us<\/em>.<\/strong> We are committed to\u00a0ensuring\u00a0the people we serve have a seat at the table and meaningful representation when policies and systems that affect their lives are being shaped. We advocate for equity, raise awareness, and drive lasting change not only through direct services, but by sharing lived experience and professional\u00a0expertise\u00a0with partners, policymakers, and communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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This past year, we expanded our advocacy efforts by bringing Hope participants to the State Capitol to meet directly with lawmakers, elevating their voices\u00a0to\u00a0inform policy decisions. From amplifying participant perspectives to training employers and advancing inclusive practices, we are helping shape systems that better support people with disabilities. While we have made meaningful progress, there is still so much more to do to ensure every individual has access to care, opportunity, and belonging.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bridging Hope Forward is more than a plan. It strengthens our ability to do what we do best: positively\u00a0impact\u00a0lives and help create communities where everyone <\/em>is valued.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Your generosity makes this possible.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Will you join us today and help make the vision of Hope a reality?\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDonate\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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