At Family Hope Foundation, we have an unwavering belief in ABILITY. We boldly believe that when YOU INVEST in the ability of a child, YOU EMPOWER them to take hold of new possibilities—challenges become opportunities, and gifts unfold. There is no greater joy. We’d like to share Mateo’s story with you and the endless possibilities ahead for this happy and outgoing little […]
At Family Hope Foundation, we have an unwavering belief in ABILITY. We boldly believe that when YOU INVEST in the ability of a child, YOU EMPOWER them to take hold of new possibilities—challenges become opportunities, and gifts unfold. There is no greater joy. We’d like to share with you Vivian’s powerful story of grit and determination. A Story about Vivian The name […]
At Family Hope Foundation, we have an unwavering belief in ABILITY. We boldly believe that when YOU INVEST in the ability of a child, YOU EMPOWER them to take hold of new possibilities—challenges become opportunities, and gifts unfold. There is no greater joy. We’d like to share Aria’s story with you, and the strength she has shown both in therapy and life. […]
Dear friends, I’ll always remember, as a Make-A-Wish volunteer, meeting Wish kids for the first time and learning more about their hopes and dreams and wishes. I’ll always remember, as a Make-A-Wish employee, collaborating with a team to make sure those wishes became a reality. I’ll always remember, as a teacher, working with Darryl and […]
A diagnosis of severe hydrocephalus at 20 weeks gestation meant Jackson’s parents faced many unknowns before he was born. Hydrocephalus is a condition where there is an excessive buildup of fluid inside the brain. Critical medical decisions would be necessary immediately after his birth. Jackson made his entrance into the world in December of 2021. […]
You may have heard John Burroughs’s phrase, “Leap, and the net will appear.” Well, on February 29, 2020, Leo quite literally made his “leap” into the world—a leap year baby. And it wasn’t long before the “net” became important to Leo and his parents. Despite a perfect full-term pregnancy, Leo’s parents and medical staff immediately […]
Felicity throws on her backpack and confidently heads out the door for school, wearing a smile. But this wasn’t always the case—far from it. From a young age, Felicity was very hesitant around people she wasn’t familiar with. In grade school, she lived in intense fear, anxiety, and worry. She developed sensory fears, got picked on […]
Growing up, I always knew I wanted a job with a purpose. What I didn’t expect was for my cup to overflow. It took 26 years to get there, but it was worth the wait. The seed was planted in my youth—watching my mom and dad with careers that made them excited. They loved what they did […]
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