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We 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…
Learn moreCARF Accreditation and Review
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…
Learn moreNational Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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…
Learn moreIn Concert With Hope Raised Over $650,000!
Dear Hope Services Family, Thank you for joining us at In Concert With Hope on Saturday night! Our team is still in AWE of the outpouring of generosity we witnessed, the joy that was shared, and the fun that was had! Your support means the world to us, and to the clients we serve. Thanks…
Learn moreHope’s Senior Center Is Hiring!
If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding career where you’ll find community, inspiration, teamwork, and endless possibilities, look no further than Hope Services! Our Senior Center is currently hiring passionate individuals to facilitate enrichment activities for our senior clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities! To view our open positions and submit an application, visit…
Learn moreCELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE: AN UPDATE ON MAYA
https://youtu.be/1CDgjqCVLVY Maya first came to Hope Services in 2001. At that time, she was 18 years old seeking career and life skills training. At Hope Services, Maya discovered a richly supportive community and developed life skills which have transformed the way she lives today. In the beginning, Maya still lived with her parents and needed assistance…
Learn moreA message from Hope’s DEI Committee and Leadership Team on MLK Day
On behalf of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee and our leadership team, the Hope Services family, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As we celebrate this very important day, may we be reminded of the efforts he made to encourage people to engage in their…
Learn moreStories From Hope in 2021
A few of the many stories made possible by your support in 2021. Whether it is donating and volunteering at Hope Services, or shopping at HopeTHRIFT, your contributions made our work possible in 2021, and we look forward to sharing even more progress made in 2022. Have a happy and healthy new year, From the…
Learn moreLetter From Sarah, Emmett’s Mom
2x-gift offer: Active Your gift: Pending Friend, it’s great to meet you — my name is Sarah, and I’m writing now about Hope Services, where my toddler, Emmett, receives specialized care for Down Syndrome. Before we came to Hope Services, I didn’t know where to turn to give Emmett his best chance at life… and I…
Learn moreHope Services Client Advisory Committee (CAC)
Hope Services is seeking members for its Client Advisory Committee (CAC). Members of the committee will provide important feedback, input, and suggestions to the staff of Hope Services in order to develop new programs and/or improve current services. The Committee will also help with special projects based on its goals. The CAC will be run…
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