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CARF Accreditation and Review

By hope_author | November 9, 2022

HOPE Services is accredited by CARF, a non-profit organization committed to promoting the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of service through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the people we serve.  HOPE Services has always enjoyed CARF’s maximum three-year accreditation and will begin our next CARF review process from November…

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What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

By Autumn Kelley | October 27, 2022

A New Perspective By Jackie Lance, Community Support Facilitator at Hope Services Just imagine if you bought a bag of skittles and when you opened it up all there was just the grape flavor. How would you feel? There would be no excitement, right? Wouldn’t you prefer a bag with grape, and cherry, and orange, and…

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Hope Staff and Programs Earn 3 Awards at 24th Annual SARC Awards

By Autumn Kelley | October 24, 2022

Hope Services is proud to be in community with San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) and dozens of other organizations throughout the Bay Area who share our mission to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities.  SARC’s 24th Annual Service Above Self Awards (held 10/22/2022) brought together a community of nonprofits to recognize the tremendous…

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Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities: Dominic’s Story

By Autumn Kelley | October 11, 2022

https://youtu.be/-xycaMWbDPk Hope Services is committed to developing opportunities for inclusive and equitable employment for people with developmental disabilities, and there’s no better time to highlight the clients, partners, and programs that make it possible than during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Dominic has been with Hope Services nearly his entire life, and that means for…

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Hope Begins Here | September Newsletter

By Autumn Kelley | October 5, 2022

Hope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. Our September Newsletter features the following: 70th Anniversary Art Project Update CEO Message on Suicide Prevention 50th Annual Bini’s/Kyoto Palace Golf Tournament North District EMCC Moves to New Building Upcoming Events Hope Careers Video…

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National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By hope_author | September 23, 2022

Dear Friends of Hope, National Suicide Prevention Month is both a sensitive and critical time. Sensitive, due to the unfortunately large number of people affected by mental illness. And critical, because it’s up to us to do something about it. My grandfather, Charles N. Huggins, Sr. died by suicide at a fairly young age. He…

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Hope Begins Here | August Newsletter

By Autumn Kelley | September 8, 2022

Hope Begins Here is Hope Services’ Monthly Newsletter featuring important updates, impact stories, and news to keep you informed and inspired. Our August Newsletter features the following: Hope Makes National News 70th Anniversary Art Project Charity Navigator Recognition Staff Celebration Upcoming Events Partner Spotlights Happening at HopeTHRIFT VIEW AUGUST NEWSLETTER  

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Hope for Ukraine: Benefitting Humanity & Inclusion and Save the Children

By Autumn Kelley | September 1, 2022

“We all know of the ongoing crisis that Ukrainians are facing even as we speak. Months ago, as we were watching these events unfold, we felt that it was our place to do something to help, no matter how big or small. Our mission at Hope Services is to improve quality of life for people…

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50th Annual Kyoto Palace/Bini’s Golf Tournament to Benefit Hope Services

By Autumn Kelley | August 30, 2022

ABOUT THE EVENT For five decades, the Bini’s and Kyoto Palace’s Golf Tournament has generated thousands of dollars annually in support of nonprofits and charitable causes in the Bay Area. September 19th will mark the 50th Annual Kyoto Palace/Bini’s Golf Tournament, supporting and benefiting Hope Services! This year is extra special, as Hope Services also celebrates a…

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Support Hope Services with your Book Purchase!

By Autumn Kelley | August 3, 2022

Turn your $3 purchase into a $15 donation to Hope Services! Longtime Hope Services sponsor, John McNellis, is launching his novel, O’Briens Law, and donating $15 back to Hope Services for each book purchased by Hope Services community members through August 8th. You can purchase the Kindle Edition book for just $2.99! If you let us know that…

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