Truly meaningful employment sets the foundation for personal and career success. That is the goal of Hope’s Community Employment Services (CES), the program that helped Lorenzo land an opportunity at Safeway. As a young adult with a hearing impairment, Lorenzo needed support finding a job that would embrace his nonverbal communication style and allow him…

Hope Services, a leading provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, is proud to announce its recognition as a winner of the Top Workplaces 2023 award in San Francisco Bay Area Top Workplaces. This accolade was presented to just 128 companies this year, and underscores Hope’s commitment to fostering a…

On this August 9, 2023, Hope Services, alongside its Leadership and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, is proud to extend its heartfelt recognition of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This significant day holds immense importance as we commemorate the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Peoples in…

Each August, we are reminded of the importance of planning for the future and leaving a meaningful mark on the world. National Make A Will Month is an opportunity to reflect on our legacy and ensure that our loved ones and the causes we care about are well taken care of. At Hope Services, we…

San Jose, CA – Hope Services, Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, is thrilled to introduce Katie Sandoval-Clark as the organization’s new Vice President of Development. With an impressive background in nonprofit leadership and a passion for uplifting marginalized communities, Katie brings a wealth of experience…

Disability Pride Month, observed in July, is a month-long celebration dedicated to promoting the pride, self-acceptance, and achievements of individuals with disabilities, and it coincides with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA, enacted on July 26, 1990, is a landmark civil rights law in the United States that prohibits discrimination…

At Hope Services, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive, both personally and professionally. The San Francisco Bay Area is home to a vibrant community of nonprofits that share our vision. In this blog , we will highlight some of the remarkable Bay Area nonprofits that are nurturing greater autonomy, self-expression, and…

Hope Services Leadership and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee are thrilled to celebrate Disability Pride Month this July and look forward to National Disability Independence Day on July 26th. Disability Pride Month commemorates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and brings attention to the disability community and its importance. At…

Bay Area Community Bands Together for an Important Cause, Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs San Jose, CA – Hope Services, a leading non-profit providing programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, proudly announces the success of its 5th Annual In Concert With Hope benefit event. The…

Contributor Article by Jackie Lance, Community Support Facilitator (CSF) and Member of Hope Services’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee What is Mental Illness? The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s dive right in to “What is Mental Illness”? Mental Illness is a physical illness of the brain (chemical imbalance) in your…