HopeTree Receives Anne Felder Fund Grant to Enhance Developmental Disabilities Ministry Homes

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SALEM, Va. (March 31, 2025) – HopeTree Family Services, a leading provider of mental and behavioral health services, is honored to receive a grant from The Community Foundation’s Anne Felder Fund. This funding will support much-needed updates to HopeTree’s Developmental Disabilities Ministry (DDM) homes in Fredericksburg, Virginia, providing communal furniture for residents of the Kelly and Cates Homes. These improvements will enhance the comfort, quality of life, and sense of community for the individuals who call these homes their own.

“HopeTree Family Services appreciates the partnership and support from The Anne Felder Fund and The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region,” said Randi Paxton, Chief Operating Officer of HopeTree Family Services. “The Community Foundation’s investment in Fredericksburg’s DDM program continues to demonstrate their dedication to the legacy of service for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

HopeTree’s Developmental Disabilities Ministry operates 17 homes throughout Virginia, offering residential services, life skills training, and community engagement to help individuals achieve greater independence while ensuring their dignity and well-being. Each home is licensed and monitored by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, ensuring the highest standards of care.

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region manages charitable giving for Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties, as well as the City of Fredericksburg. The Anne Felder Fund is dedicated to improving the lives of intellectually disabled and disadvantaged individuals in the Fredericksburg area, making a lasting impact through strategic investments in local programs.

Fall into Giving

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Last Chance for 2024 Donations

As the leaves change colors and we gear up for the holidays, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year. Fall is also the perfect time to think about giving back. And guess what? Your last chance to make those tax-deductible donations before 2024 wraps up!

At HopeTree Family Services, we’ve had a year filled with promise, growth, and impact thanks to incredible supporters like you. Whether you’ve volunteered, donated, or spread the word about our mission, we are so grateful. But as the end of the year approaches, we’re reaching out to you one last time to help us continue transforming lives.

What’s In It for You?

What’s In It for You? We know that giving is about the heart, but let’s not forget the benefits to your wallet too! Your year-end donation is not only an opportunity to support those in need, but it’s also tax-deductible. That means you can lower your tax bill while making a direct impact on our community. It’s truly a win-win!

Where Does Your Gift Go?

Your donation helps us fund a variety of life-changing programs:

Therapeutic Group Homes for Youth: Our dedicated teams provide safe homes and caring support for at-risk youth.
HopeTree Academy: Our Academy team empowers a-risk youth with personalized education and support, helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
Treatment Foster Care Services: We work with compassionate families who provide loving homes for children in need.
Developmental Disabilities Ministry: We support adults with developmental disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling, independent lives.
Sponsored Residential: HopeTree provides individuals with developmental disabilities a supportive, family-like environment where they can thrive and live independently with personalized care.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: At HopeTree, we harness the healing power of horses to foster emotional growth and well-being for individuals facing life’s challenges.
Family Centered Treatment: Our FCT team strengthens families by providing intensive, in-home support, and therapy to help them overcome challenges and build healthier, more resilient relationships.

Why Now?

By donating before December 31st, you not only get valuable tax deductions, but you help ensure that our programs are fully funded and ready to make an even bigger impact in 2025. Every dollar counts, and every act of generosity brings us closer to fulfilling our mission.

So, as you wrap up 2024, will you help us finish strong? With your support, we can continue to provide support for those who need it most.

How Can You Help?

It’s easy! Visit our website to make your year-end contribution.

Prefer a more traditional route? You can also send a check or money order using the business reply mail envelope attached to this newsletter. Whether it’s $25 or $2,500, your gift will go directly to the programs that are changing lives every day. Let’s make this holiday season one of hope, love, and generosity!

From our family to yours, thank you for being part of HopeTree’s circle of support. Together, we are changing lives, one donation at a time!

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HopeTree Awarded Grants from Multiple Foundations

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SALEM, Va. (June 18, 2024) – HopeTree Family Services, a leader in mental and behavioral health services, is proud to announce they have won received grants from multiple foundations that will assist with various projects to enhance HopeTree programs. Beneficiary programs include the Development Disabilities Ministry (DDM) and HopeTree Academy.

A grant won through The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region will provide funding for updates designated for the Kelly Home, a Fredericksburg, Virginia-based DDM group home for adults with intellectual disabilities. Proceeds from this grant will go toward renovation projects that will enhance the quality of life for the home residents including painting and trim updates. Additionally, a grant won through the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia will fund a back-up generator for the Horne Home in Martinsville, Virginia. This project supplies a much-needed secondary power supply, to ensure residents’ comfort.

“The DDM program through HopeTree Family Services wishes to express our gratitude for the long-standing support and collaboration with The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region and The Community Foundation Serving Western Virgina,” said Kristen West, Director of HopeTree’s Developmental Disabilities Ministry. “These investments in the DDM program demonstrate their continued dedication to the legacy of service for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We look forward to continuing our relationship and are deeply appreciative for these investments.”

The Kelly and Horne Homes are part of HopeTree’s Development Disabilities Ministry (DDM,) which provides residential services while encouraging independent living for adult individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DDM program’s main priority is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment where individuals can make choices in their daily living for maximum quality of life, supported by staff and resources. Each group home is licensed and monitored by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. HopeTree operates 17 DDM homes throughout Virginia.

The Community Foundation serves the Rappahannock River Region by managing charitable giving in Virginia for the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline, and the City of Fredericksburg. The Anne Felder Fund provides support to improve and enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled and disadvantaged population of Fredericksburg. The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia supports non-profits in the Roanoke and Martinsville service region through various grant and donor fund programs.

HopeTree has also been awarded a grant by the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, that is designated to provide funding for expansion of HopeTree Academy’s science program through the purchase of five new microscopes.

“HopeTree Academy was sincerely honored to have been selected to receive the Kiwanis grant to purchase microscopes for our students,“ said Dr. Laurie McCracken, Director of HopeTree Academy, “Thank you for your generosity in allowing our students to be able to use the microscopes in the science lab, enabling them to learn better through hands-on experiences. Our students were thrilled to be able to visualize all kinds of tiny objects, such as cells, microorganisms, tissue structures, materials, and electronics.”