Press Room

San Jose Mercury News | January 10th 2012
Santa Cruz County moves to curtail spread of electronic waste

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"We're used to thinking of electronics as a stand-alone product" but that's not the case anymore, Goncharoff said. "They're in shoes, they're in greeting cards, they're in toys. Tomorrow they'll be in things we never thought of. We're trying to get a handle on this before it gets completely out of control."

Basel's certification process can take months, but Goncharoff said several recyclers in the area have been approved as "eStewards." One is Santa Clara-based ECF Refining, which is used by both Grey Bears and San Jose-based Hope Services. read full article »

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Press (Video) | December 9th 2011
Joe Campbell receiving "The Eagle Award"

We are proud to share that Joe Campbell received the prestigious "Above Self Eagle Award" in recognition of his outstanding leadership and advocacy. In his remarks, Santi Rogers, Executive Director San Andreas Regional Center, highlighted Joe's exceptional advocacy impacting the lives of myriad people with disabilities. Congratulations, Joe!

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CBS San Francisco | October 29th 2011
San Jose Jefferson Award Winner Gives Gift Of Sight

Hope Services and Save the Whales, both non-profit organizations in Santa Cruz and Seaside, have teamed together with the County of Santa Cruz Storm Water section to help raise awareness among adults about storm drain pollution, while also educating over 75 persons with developmental disabilities in Santa Cruz County about the dynamics of pollution control. read more..

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County of Santa Cruz Curbsider | July 2011
In all, Dr. Furlong has provided free surgeries for 65 patients. That's $450,000 worth of surgeries, and more than 400 donated hours. HOPE Services client Robert Faber said he can now clean more donated bicycles to sell. Dr. Furlong's corrected his eyesight three years ago... read more..

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NBC News Video | June 2011
NBC News on HOPE's Rise and Shine Event

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Santa Clara Weekly | June 2011
Jane Pauley Salutes HOPE Services
Award winning broadcast journalist and author of the best-seller "Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue," Jane Pauley was the keynote speaker last week at HOPE Services annual Rise & Shine fundraiser at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Mission City Ballroom. About 500 guests turned out for the event, according to event chair Jenny Luciano, raising about $80,000 for the non-profit's comprehensive portfolio of services for 2,500 developmentally disabled children and adults throughout Santa Clara, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. read more

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Mercury News | June 3, 2011
PAULEY PAYS A VISIT: Jane Pauley, former host of the "Today" show and "Dateline NBC," made a quick spin through Silicon Valley this week.
Pauley has become an advocate for education and mental health issues since revealing in a memoir that she has bipolar disorder.

On Wednesday she toured the Children's Discovery Museum, where she saw the installation of the museum's new mammoth exhibit. That night she mingled at a San Jose Country Club reception with more than 150 supporters of HOPE Services, which provides programs for developmentally disabled residents of Santa Clara read more

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Press Release | June 7, 2011
JOURNALIST, JANE PAULEY HEADLINED ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR HOPE SERVICES
(San Jose, CA – June 7, 2011) Award-winning broadcast journalist and New York Times Bestselling author, Jane Pauley captured the attention of more than 500 guests gathered for HOPE Services' 7th Annual "Rise & Shine" Benefit Breakfast on Thursday, June 2nd which supported individuals with developmental disabilities. read more

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Business Journal | March 17, 2011
New Google services helps nonprofits
Google launched a package of free and discounted services, apps and tools aimed at the nonprofit community.

Google for Nonprofits offers some apps at no cost and others at reduced prices and allows groups to use Google Earth to "visualize your cause and tell your story through Google's mapping technologies."

Google's YouTube unit, meanwhile, is increasing upload limits and giving nonprofits a "donate" button that they can place on their videos.

Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal

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Press Release | February 23, 2011
HOPE SERVICES AWARDED THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION
(San Jose, CA – February 23, 2011) The Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International) announced that HOPE Services has been accredited for a period of three years for its Community Employment Services (Job Development, Job Supports, and Job-Site Training programs), as well as for its Organizational Employment Services. The latest accreditation is a consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body has awarded to HOPE Services. read more

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Santa Cruz Sentinel | January 01, 2011
Supervisor-elect Greg Caput readies to take office: Staff hired, swearing-in ceremony set for Monday
WATSONVILLE -- Martin Garcia, a UC Berkeley graduate born and raised in Watsonville, will be Supervisor-elect Greg Caput's point person in the 4th District office.

Caput is organizing his office in advance of a swearing-in ceremony 3:30 p.m. Monday at the American Legion, behind Mehl's Colonial Chapel, at 214 Center St.

Caput also has hired UC Santa Cruz graduate Tony Gregorio on a part-time basis, and Claudia Salazar, a Hope Services client, to fill a temporary 20-hour position answering phones, greeting constituents and referring questions and concerns to the appropriate person or department... read more

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Press Release | September 21, 2010
Hope Services' Maintenance Team Driving Safely In Refurbised Vehicle
Mobility is key for the crew of four HOPE Services clients with developmental disabilities and their job coach who assist in maintaining over 86 acres of open space, including thirty individual parks... read more

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Press Release | September 21, 2010
Hope Services' Volunteers Help to Keep Our Trails Clean
For more than ten years, HOPE Services clients' with developmental disabilities have been volunteering to remove litter and debris on Monterey Rec Trail, from the Wharf to the Coast Guard Pier, every week... read more

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Press Release | September 1, 2010
Hope Services Receives $1,500 CVS Caremark Community Grant Towards Their Programs for Children with Developmental Disabilites
HOPE Services announced today that it has received a $1,500 CVS Caremark Community Grant towards their Homestart Program. This early intervention program is designed to improve the quality of life for infants and children with developmental disabilities... read more

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Press Release | August 18, 2010
Furlong Vision's Gift of Sight Program Selects HOPE's Clients
One of the biggest accomplishments for a HOPE Services client is to have a job. This Thursday, Dr. Furlong, Medical Director of Furlong Vision Correction, will make working a little easier for three HOPE clients... read more

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Press Release | August 3, 2010
Hope Services Receives Grant From the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz in Support of Employment Programs
Employment is considered to be one of the most effective ways for people with developmental disabilities to gain independence and self-sufficiency in their lives. HOPE Services in Santa Cruz is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant... read more

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Press Release | August 2, 2010
HOPE Services Goes Green Keeping Matresses Out of the Landfill
Over the past two years, HOPE Services has successfully recycled about 15,000 mattresses and box springs providing employment and training for individuals with developmental disabilities... read more

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Press Release | August 1, 2010
HOPE Services Launches After School Program for Youth With Developmental Disabilities
Individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly youth, are often considered easy victims for sexual and physical abuse because they are less likely to report an incident due to their limited understanding that a crime has been committed against them... read more

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The Santa Clara Weekly | June 30, 2010
Your Old Bicycles Bring Business to Hope Services
A flash of inspiration and some old bicycles rescued from the dump heap have evolved into a sustainable, green business run by clients of Hope Services in Santa Clara... read more

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The Pinnacle | May 28, 2010
HOPE Services Open House Highlights Local Programs
HOPE Services hosted an open house Wednesday to share the types of programs they offer throughout the Bay Area, specifically in San Benito County... read more