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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…
Read MoreTo 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…
Read MoreHope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. VIEW DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Read MoreSANTA 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…
Read MoreHope 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…
Read MoreHope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. VIEW NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
Read MoreHope Services’ EMCC client, Maureen, began handmaking children’s hats more than a year ago, to keep her busy and hopeful during the pandemic, while programs were meeting solely over Zoom. After completing 39 hats, she donated them to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital to brighten the days of children battling cancer. As you’ll hear in the…
Read MoreBy Jackie Lance | Community Support Facilitator & DEI member at Hope Services As we approach the end of another year, ease into a new social norm, and strive to survive a pandemic for which we had no real preparation or control over, my thoughts go to the ones who have lost a loved one…
Read MoreHope Service’s Homestart Program utilizes a transdisciplinary consultative model to best support the children and families we serve. What does that mean?! It means that we provide a robust team of professionals, including developmental specialists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, a social worker, and nutritionist, each of whom partner to meet the complex…
Read MoreHomestart staff works with a Homestart family on developmental therapy. Hope Services has been honored to hold an accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for many years. What began as an accreditation for Hope’s Employment Programs has now expanded to Hope’s Counseling Center and Homestart program. Agencies receive accreditation if they…
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