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- Legacy Worn on The Hill
Virginia Baptist Children’s Home Alumni, Ollie, returns to HopeTree and shares his story of living on the Hill, including how he earned his varsity sweater that is memorialized on the HopeTree campus. - HopeTree Family Services Welcomes George “GL” Pulliam as Chief Operations Officer for IDD Services
George GL Pulliam serves as HopeTree’s Chief Operations Officer for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities services - HopeTree Relocates Richmond Office to Support Growth and Expand Service Opportunities
HopeTree Family Services relocates its Richmond office to create additional opportunities for confidential client care, program growth, and increased community impact. - A Legacy of Hope: HopeTree Academy Director Retires After Five Years of Service
Dr. Laurie McCracken, who served as the Director of Education at HopeTree Academy, retires after a five-year tenure beginning in 2021. She leaves behind a legacy of hope for students, staff, and leadership alike. - Where Love Makes Room: A Foster Care Journey
HopeTree foster parents open their homes and hearts to children and their biological parents. They support reunification while welcoming siblings and a newborn. - HopeTree Celebrates Opening of New Community Home for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Single-story home in Glen Allen is HopeTree’s most accessible and technologically advanced home, designed to… Read more: HopeTree Celebrates Opening of New Community Home for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Opening Their Door, Changing the Lives of Children in Foster Care
With support and guidance from HopeTree Family Services, the Jefferson Family has opened their door to children in foster care for years. - HopeTree Family Services Goes Blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month
HopeTree plants blue Pinwheels for Prevention displays across Virginia in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. - A Story of Saying “Yes” When It Mattered Most
By April Estrada | March 25, 2026 When Robert and Hannah Leslie heard the message… Read more: A Story of Saying “Yes” When It Mattered Most - Why We Foster: Answering the Call to Stand in the Gap
By April Estrada, Director of Foster Care | March 25, 2026 Every foster parent’s story… Read more: Why We Foster: Answering the Call to Stand in the Gap - HopeTree Names Staton Chief Strategy & Innovation OfficerTrent Staton to lead growth, fundraising, and innovation efforts across Virginia. SALEM, Va. (September 29,… Read more: HopeTree Names Staton Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
- HopeTree Receives Grant to Implement Accessibility Upgrades to Abingdon Group Home
SALEM, Va. (September 19, 2025) – HopeTree Family Services, a leading provider of mental and… Read more: HopeTree Receives Grant to Implement Accessibility Upgrades to Abingdon Group Home - An Evening of Inspiration and Entertainment at HopeTree’s HopeGrows Fundraiser
SALEM, Va. (August 27, 2025) – HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health… Read more: An Evening of Inspiration and Entertainment at HopeTree’s HopeGrows Fundraiser - HopeTree Appoints Lewis to Director of Developmental Disabilities MinistrySALEM, Va. (July 17, 2025) – HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral… Read more: HopeTree Appoints Lewis to Director of Developmental Disabilities Ministry
- HopeTree Announces RIAA Gold Certified Artist Riley Clemmons to Perform at HopeSingsSALEM, Va. (June 26, 2025) – HopeTree Family Services is thrilled to announce that chart-topping… Read more: HopeTree Announces RIAA Gold Certified Artist Riley Clemmons to Perform at HopeSings