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Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center Crystal Ball Dance 2026
Lead the Future of Inclusion and Opportunity as Hope’s Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer Location: San Jose, CaliforniaReports To: Board of Directors Lead the Future of Inclusion and Opportunity For more than 70 years, Hope Services has been transforming lives and building more inclusive communities. Today, as the largest and most comprehensive provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health…
Learn moreLeadership Spotlight: Suanne Rinta
This month, we are proud to recognize Suanne Rinta, North District Director, as our Leadership Team Spotlight. Suanne recently celebrated an incredible milestone—45 years of service at Hope Services. Since joining the organization in 1980, she has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence,…
Learn moreCelebrating Orlando’s First Year at HopeTHRIFT
When Orlando joined the HopeTHRIFT San Jose team one year ago, he was looking for an opportunity to continue building new skills, gain hands-on work experience, and connect with people in the community. Today, he has become a familiar face to customers and donors alike, demonstrating how meaningful employment can create pathways to confidence, growth,…
Learn moreRelive the Magic of Innovate with Hope
On May 7, 2026, innovators, business leaders, advocates, philanthropists, and community members gathered at The Tech Interactive in San Jose for the inaugural Innovate with Hope. Together, we celebrated a powerful idea: that innovation is most meaningful when it creates opportunity, expands inclusion, and helps people reach their full potential. The sold-out event raised more…
Learn moreWhat Brings You Hope in 2026? | Hopeful Moments – Hope Services
What brings you hope in 2026? In our first Hopeful Moments video of the year, Hope Services Interim CEO Aila Malik asked the people who make our community so special—program participants and staff—one simple question: What brings you hope in 2026? The answers are heartfelt, joyful, and at times wonderfully unexpected. From dreams of new…
Learn moreOur Commitment to Protecting the People We Serve
Dear Hope Services Community, In recent weeks, we have seen heightened activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including raids that have understandably raised concerns within our communities. We know these events can cause fear and uncertainty for the individuals and families we serve—especially those from immigrant backgrounds or mixed-status households. I want to be…
Learn moreHope Services Partners with El Camino Health to Provide Employment Training
Hope Services is thrilled to announce that we have received a generous $25,000 grant from the El Camino Health Community Benefit Grant Program. This exciting opportunity will support our ongoing efforts to provide crucial employment training and job placement services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health needs in the South…
Learn moreCelebrating Occupational Therapist Month
April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, a time to raise awareness about the OT profession, celebrate the achievements of occupational therapists, and highlight the profound impact they have on the lives of their clients. This year’s theme, “Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives,” is especially meaningful to us at Hope Services! OT Month is also an opportunity…
Learn moreShelly Hill – Bringing Joy and Culture to Hope Services
At Hope Services’ senior center, Shelly Hill is more than just an activity instructor—she’s a vibrant force of positivity, creativity, and community. After retiring from the county following a career in public health and criminal justice, Shelly sought a low-stress, high-reward environment. She found just that at Hope, where she’s spent the past two years…
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