Hope House Foundation

This weekend!

Join us in congratulating James “Grey” Persons on an incredible achievement! Hope House Foundation is thrilled to announce that Grey is one of four outstanding professionals from the field of I/DD services being recognized along with two members of Congress who have championed forward-thinking to improve the lives of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities receiving ANCOR’s 2024 Excellence in Public Policy Award. Grey will receive the Bonnie-Jean Brooks Rising Star Award!?This award, named for a pioneer who, even in her retirement, continues to drive the field forward through her advocacy.?The award recognizes emerging leaders who are redefining community-based disability services for the next generation. Let’s give Grey a huge round of applause! #ExcellenceInPublicPolicy #ANCOR2024 #RisingStar #CommunityLeadership #CongratsGrey

It’s Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Week and Hope House Foundation’s DSP Stephanie Crumb is featured in an article from Bloomberg Law talking about the important need for formal labor classification for Direct Support Professionals! https://lnkd.in/eECc_itW

Join us in congratulating ANCOR's 2024 Virginia Direct Support Professional of the Year, Jonee Justin! We're thrilled to share that Jonee has been recognized by Senator Mark Warner for her outstanding dedication and exceptional work. Senator Warner's letter highlights the incredible impact Jonee has made in our community. Let's celebrate this well-deserved honor and continue to support the amazing work of direct support professionals like Jonee! #DSPOfTheYear #RecognizingExcellence

The 2024 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival is right around the corner! Join us Saturday, October 19th & Sunday, October 20th 10am – 5pm for great art from over 130 artists from across the U.S., amazing live musical performances, kids’ activities and food vendors. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled weekend in Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood. The event is free and open to the public and there's a complimentary shuttle running from Maury High School, 1601 De Bree Avenue, Norfolk to and from the festival. https://lnkd.in/eERxhPpf

Congratulations to the amazing DSPs on graduating from the first HHF Career Pathways! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. Here's to your bright future and the incredible impact you'll continue to make! Hope House Foundation’s Career Pathways project was made possible by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. ???? #HHFGraduates #CareerPathway #DSPs #AchievementUnlocked

We are thrilled to announce that Jennifer Serina has been named Hope House Foundation’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year for 2024! Jennifer has shown exemplary dedication and leadership in her role. She ensures that staff are diligent about maintaining relationships and continue to engage meaningfully with those we support. Under her guidance, our staff foster strong, supportive bonds that make a lasting impact on the community. Jennifer is not just a leader; she is a visionary. She encourages and leads the people we support in hosting neighborhood events on every holiday. From passing out invitations to collaborating with neighbors on the plans, Jennifer ensures that everyone feels included and involved. These events bring together neighbors, friends, family, and the people we support, creating a vibrant and cohesive community. The parties are a testament to Jennifer’s ability to unite people and foster a sense of belonging. A strong, honest, hardworking, and reliable leader, Jennifer follows through on her commitments. When Jennifer says she is going to do something, she makes sure it happens. Jennifer also assists individuals in achieving greater independence. She has been instrumental in helping one person plan and schedule trips to ride the train alone from Norfolk to DC to visit her sister. This individual had never traveled without staff or her parent/guardian before. Jennifer advocated for this person’s right to travel independently and supported her every step of the way—from planning and packing to purchasing tickets and discussing safe interactions while traveling. Thanks to Jennifer’s advocacy and support, this individual can now experience the joy and freedom of independent travel. Please join us in celebrating Jennifer Serina, our DSP of the Year 2024! Her dedication, compassion, and leadership embody the values of Hope House Foundation and make a profound difference in the lives of those we support. Congratulations, Jennifer!

Join us in congratulating Jesse Monroe on his appointment by Governor Glenn Youngkin to the Board of Directors of The Virginia Technology Loan Fund Authority. Jesse's commitment to self-advocacy, his tireless work ethic and his exemplary leadership have earned him this opportunity to help make Virginia a more accessible place to live for people with disabilities. Thank you, Jesse, for the positive impact you have on Hope House Foundation, Virginia and the world!

We are so proud of Jonee Justin, who is being recognized today as the recipient of @TheRealANCOR’s 2024 Virginia’s Direct Support Professional of the Year award! Chosen from a record-breaking pool of nearly 500 nominees, Jonee was selected for her exemplary dedication, creativity and innovation. We cannot wait to see Jonee be honored in ANCOR’s awards presentation on April 10! #RecognizingExcellence?

Hope House Foundation’s Career Pathways project was funded with a three-year, $78,000 grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. We are proud to introduce our Inaugural DSP (Direct Support Professional) Team Manager Class! ?Here are 20 of our most dedicated employees participating in the HHF Career Pathways Program! Thank you Hampton Roads Community Foundation