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Forever Young Foundation Recognizes Hope Services as a Hero of the Week
Every week during the 2022-2023 NFL Season, KNBR and Steve Young’s Forever Young Foundation honors a weekly Bay Area hero as the Forever Young Foundation Hero of the Week. Hope Services was selected as one of 20 Bay Area organizations going above and beyond to make a difference in the community. As part of the…
Learn moreSanta Cruz Holiday Parking Program Donates Over $22,000 to Hope Services
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley awarded $22,568 to local nonprofit Hope Services on behalf of the City of Santa Cruz and the Downtown Association’s Parking for Hope program at yesterday’s City Council meeting. The check was accepted by Hope Services staff and members of the organization’s Downtown Litter Abatement Crew. …
Learn moreHow I Came to Work at Hope Services, and Why I Love It.
By Jackie Lance Community Support Facilitator Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Member When I went to college I majored in Criminal Justice, feeling that I would be great in the field, but as I started to pursue a career I realized that I have more to give to ones who really need my help.…
Learn moreFORGIVENESS | A Poem by Jane for World Poetry Day
Sometimes in life, we hurt the ones that mean the most to us, the ones we love and trust. When that happens it’s important that we try to make amends and get back in good graces with them, that’s a must. You don’t lose anything by trying to ask for forgiveness, or at least have…
Learn moreReflections on Human Relations Month
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…
Learn moreNavigating Care After Exiting Homestart: What Happens After Early Intervention Ends?
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…
Learn moreCelebrating Black History Month 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…
Learn moreHope Begins Here | January Newsletter
Hope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. VIEW JANUARY NEWSLETTER
Learn moreHope Services Unveils its 70th Anniversary Community Art Project
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…
Learn moreWe stand with our Half Moon Bay Community
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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