A Greater Hope

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Kinship Care: A Story of Resilience & Hope As far back as she can remember, Abby has lived with her grandmother, Marlene, in Barstow, CA. What was supposed to be temporary became permanent when addiction, domestic violence, and trauma made it unsafe for Abby to live with her mom. Born exposed to drugs and alcohol, Abby has faced learning disabilities, mental health struggles, and physical challenges. Marlene, who had already raised 12 children, stepped up once again—this time for her granddaughter. But raising a child, especially while facing exhaustion and financial strain, can feel overwhelming. That’s where A Greater Hope’s "Homecoming" Kinship Support Services Program comes in. Through weekly case management, therapy, and help with basic needs like food and clothing, we help kinship caregivers navigate the challenges of raising children who have experienced trauma. Our team works closely with families to ensure stability, healing, and long-term success. Today, Abby is a high school freshman with a 4.0 GPA, a close circle of friends, and a love for music. She plays the flute in her school band and even hosted her own Girl Scout cookie sales table! Abby’s story isn’t unique—1.1 million children in California are being raised in kinship care. A Greater Hope is committed to providing the support and resources these families need to thrive. ?? "Homecoming" isn’t just a program; it’s a lifeline. ?? We believe strong families build strong communities. #KinshipCare #AGreaterHope #StrongerFamilies #HomecomingProgram #SupportForCaregivers

Advocating for the Future of Foster Care On February 25, 2025, our Advocacy Officer,?Joe Lopez, represented A Greater Hope at California Alliance of Child & Family Services Advocacy Day?in Sacramento, ensuring that the voices of foster youth, families, and providers were heard at the state level. Joe’s?visit?brought him to the office of?State Senator Sasha Renee Perez, who was elected in November 2024 to represent?California’s 25th District. Senator Perez currently chairs the?Senate Education Committee?and serves on multiple other committees. During the visit, our group met with?Legislative Aide, Cayley Chan, to discuss critical issues impacting foster care agencies and the children we serve. Our advocacy focused on four key requests: 1. Addressing the FFA Insurance Crisis?– Ensuring sustainable and fair insurance policies for foster family agencies. 2. One-Time Short-Term Budget Request for FFA Funding?– Seeking essential financial support to stabilize services for foster families. 3. Support for SB 531?– A bill that would add?mental health awareness?to the required?health education curriculum for K-12 students. 4. Solutions for Hiring Delays?– Reducing extensive delays in hiring due to background checks for applicants who have lived outside of California. Advocacy efforts like these are crucial to ensuring that policies reflect the real challenges faced by foster families and the professionals who support them. Thank you to?Joe Lopez?for his dedication to this important work! #FosterCare #ChildAdvocacy #CACFS #PublicPolicy #AGreaterHope #SB531 #MentalHealthAwareness #AdvocacyDay #CaliforniaLegislation

The #AWBW workshop, Hosted by D'Ellen H., began with a reflection of Black History. Participants selected their 'hands', layering them in a circular formation—a mandala—representing unity, healing, and transformation. Each #handprint held a story: a child's hope, a mother's wisdom, an elder’s strength. Words of empowerment, symbols, and personal affirmations filled the #mandala, turning it into a living testament to resilience, culture and love. Participants also received information from AGH on @ca.ocpsc CA Community Resource Guide and Youth Mental Health Apps @brightlifekids @soluna.app #agreaterhopeca #artworkshop #awindowbetweenworlds #traumainformed #blackhistorymonth

The Inland Empire Women's Leadership Council of @Bank of America has been hard at work bringing joy to the children and teens of A Greater Hope! This amazing team has put together Spring Gifts of Hope ??????—a thoughtful way to brighten the season for our youth. A huge thank you to Tricia, Jessica, and the entire team for your kindness and generosity. Your efforts will bring so many smiles! We appreciate your dedication to making a difference in our community. ?? #CommunityImpact #AGreaterHope #WomensLeadership #BankofAmerica #SpringGiftsOfHope

?? Exciting News! ?? A Greater Hope has a van! We are excited to share that we have a brand-new 2025 Toyota Sienna. This is a vital addition that will help us better serve children and families in our community. This would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Your commitment to supporting organizations like ours is truly life-changing, and we are beyond grateful for your investment in our mission. Because of you, we can reach more families, provide essential services, and continue making a lasting impact where it’s needed most. We also appreciate DCH Toyota of Torrance for assisting with the purchase and Hudson Lee for making the process smooth. #ForeverGrateful #SanManuelBand #DrivingImpact #CommunitySupport #NewWheels #ToyotaSienna #AGreaterHope ???

Congratulations, to our Employee of the Quarter, Brenna Perry! ?? As our CEO Helena Lopez stated, “Brenna’s dedication and hard work have made a significant difference at A Greater Hope. She has been key to our successful implementation of the Trusted Messenger Grant, as we conduct community outreach and education ?? on important topics.?She has also excelled in her new role as the Barstow Office Assistant.?Her professionalism, flexibility and willingness ?? to learn new tasks has made her an invaluable asset not just to office support, but other programs as well. Brenna greets everyone who arrives at the office with warmth, kindness and a big smile.??? Overall, Brenna is an outstanding team player and leader. She is always willing to offer a helping hand and collaborate with others to further the mission of A Greater Hope.”

?? Join Our Team at A Greater Hope! ?? We’re on a mission to empower communities, support families, and create lasting change in the lives of those we serve. A Greater Hope is looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing in a supportive environment. Our team members work closely with clients, inspiring trust and building strong relationships that help make a difference every day. ?? Open Positions: Explore our current job openings here: https://lnkd.in/gYt8vtww ? Why Join Us? Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven organization. Work with a passionate team that values growth, creativity, and compassion. Help make our community stronger while building a fulfilling career. ?? Based in the High Desert area, we’re committed to serving our community and beyond. If you or someone you know is ready to make an impact, apply today! Let’s grow and succeed together. ?? #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #Careers #AGreaterHope

Whether you donated a toy, donated money, held a box at your business, or simply just donated your time, we thank you! Holiday of Hope was a huge success and we couldn't have done it without you. Your generous donations helped put a smile on every face that walked through our doors! Happy Holidays from A Greater Hope! #HolidayOfHope ?? #AGreaterHope #HappyHolidays #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #HolidayJoy #SpreadKindness #GenerosityMatters #MakingSmilesHappen #TisTheSeason #GratefulHeart #TogetherWeCan #HolidayGiving #HopeForAll

Grateful for the generous support of San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Thank you for believing in our work and helping us create lasting change in the Barstow community. #nonprofit #barstowca #sanbernardinocounty #givingseason #Holidays2024 #thankyou