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Meet Monica
Monica is friendly, she is outgoing, she has a bubbly personality and she has an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Monica is a member of the Hope Services Counseling Center where she receives behavioral health counseling and case management support. Monica is also a member of the Employment, Media & Community Connections (EMCC)…
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HopeCOMMERCE – A New Way To Shop Online!
Online shopping and e-Commerce had become popular before the pandemic in large part because of the convenience of shopping at anytime from anywhere. Bringing HopeTHRIFT stores online has been a goal of Chip Huggins, President/CEO of Hope Services, that has been realized this past April after working through logistics and details. Items that have been…
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Stories From Hope – Overcoming Stigma With Eric and Plamen
Plamen is a kind man that doesn’t want to hurt people – he just wants to be nice. Before getting help from Hope Services, people who didn’t know Plamen and met him in a public space only saw a very tall man with sores on his body and face, who stared at them with an…
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Hope Services Awarded Safeway Foundation Grant
The @Safeway Foundation recently awarded Hope Services a $30,000 grant through funds raised during Safeway’s 2021 ‘Boost their Ability’ campaign. Throughout August, Safeway stores collected donations at check stands in their Northern California Division. Safeway’s ‘Boost their Ability’ campaign supports programs and services designed to inspire and enable people living with disabilities. Hope will utilize…
Read MoreNational Disability Employment Awareness Month – Elise’s Story
In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong This month, we are proud to spotlight Elise, a member of Hope’s Community Employment Program, which assists participants in achieving their career goals by helping to place them in a…
Read MoreIN CONCERT WITH HOPE 2021 – A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND PHILANTHROPY
Sponsors, partners, and supporters virtually attended Hope Services’ 3rd annual “In Concert with Hope” benefit featuring five-time GRAMMY award winner Michael McDonald and two-time GRAMMY nominee jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair for a wonderful night of music and philanthropy. Each performer shared a personal connection to Hope Services as well as exceptional music which provided…
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Catching Up With April
Last year, we shared a video featuring April, the charming and cheerful receptionist who welcomes visitors to Hope’s office. We recently had an opportunity to catch up with April to learn how the pandemic has affected her, what she’s been up to, and what new goals she has set for herself.
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Challenging Stigma During National Suicide Prevention Month
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, to bring awareness to the warning signs of suicide and to the resources available to prevent it. Hope Services wants to end the stigma surrounding talking about suicide. We also want to provide people with resources necessary to prevent death by suicide. Let’s change the language we use and…
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Taking Small Steps Toward Great Progress – Theodore’s Story
Theodore is a young man with a humorous personality. In his free time, Theodore likes to cook and enjoys helping his mother in the kitchen. Theodore’s other hobbies include drawing, listening to music, puzzles, and board games. One of Theodore’s strengths is his fantastic memory. He can retain many facts about animals, shows, and movies.…
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Planning For a Bright Future – Garth and Jeanne Gives Back
When Jeanne and Garth’s son Rob was young, they were worried about whether they could find a program that would meet his needs after he aged out of the public-school postsecondary program. Their anxieties grew over time, but while Rob was in his postsecondary program, they learned about a new Hope Services community-based program. Jeanne…
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