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Reflections on Human Relations Month

By Autumn Kelley | February 27, 2023

By Jackie Lance, Community Support Facilitator & DEI Member The Month of February is not only a month of expressing love and appreciation for your partner, family and each other. It is also National Human Relations month! So, what is Human Relations Month all about? It is a time where people, companies and communities across…

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Navigating Care After Exiting Homestart: What Happens After Early Intervention Ends?

By Autumn Kelley | February 26, 2023

One of the services Hope Service’s Homestart Program provides to families is that of early intervention – developmental services that support families of children who are at risk for or are demonstrating developmental delays or who have special needs to foster and promote their child’s development and growth. This service is typically funded by a…

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Celebrating Black History Month 2023

By Autumn Kelley | February 17, 2023

On behalf of Hope Services’ leadership team and DEI committee, thank you for taking the time this month to shine a light on Black History as we honor, celebrate, and narrate the stories of African Americans. To understand our progress, we must commit ourselves by making intentional efforts to learn about Black history, how to…

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Hope Begins Here | January Newsletter

By Autumn Kelley | February 8, 2023

Hope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. VIEW JANUARY NEWSLETTER

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Hope Services Unveils its 70th Anniversary Community Art Project

By Autumn Kelley | January 31, 2023

15 months in the making, numerous talented artists, and an entire community of Hope supporters later: the 70th Anniversary quilt was officially unveiled at Hope Services’ Whittier location for project donors, artists, and community members in attendance. The project raised over $43,000 to benefit HopeSTUDIO and other Hope programs, thanks to 133 generous contributors, and…

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We stand with our Half Moon Bay Community

By hope_author | January 24, 2023

To our community, On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors, we want to extend our sincerest condolences to the seven individuals who lost their lives in the Half Moon Bay shooting yesterday. This is a devastating tragedy for this community and the families touched by this unspeakable act of violence. We remain shocked and…

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Hope Begins Here | December Newsletter

By Autumn Kelley | January 3, 2023

Hope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. VIEW DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

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Santa Cruz Hosts 8th Annual Parking for Hope Program Dec. 18-25

By Autumn Kelley | December 18, 2022

  SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The City of Santa Cruz in partnership with the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz will host the eighth annual Parking for Hope downtown holiday parking program from Sunday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Dec. 25. The proceeds from street meters during these eight days will be donated to Hope Services, a…

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Hope Services Celebrates the Impact of $250K County Grant

By Autumn Kelley | December 14, 2022

Hope Services held a media event Thursday, December 8th, to celebrate a $250,000 grant from Santa Clara County enabling the organization to expand its transportation and mental health services. Spearheaded by County Supervisor Joe Simitian and approved by Santa Clara County’s Board of Supervisors in June, the grant specifically funds a small fleet of Ford…

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Hope Begins Here | November Newsletter

By Autumn Kelley | December 7, 2022

Hope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. VIEW NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

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