The Mission of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to provide people with disabilities and their families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds with the resources, services and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.

Guiding Statements

• To foster the acquisition of those skills necessary for obtaining a viable standard of living.

• To assist individuals with severe disabilities to develop and acquire those services and resources which will allow them to meet their goals for meaningful and productive living.

• To facilitate the development of each person’s confidence and self-esteem crucial for one’s growth, development and independence.

• To assist with the development and nurturing of fulfilling relationships.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to broaden the scope of care, resources, advocacy and services to an ever widening circle of individuals with disabilities and disabling circumstances from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, who desire to work, overcome barriers to opportunity, who need critical supports to prevail over disadvantages and who wish to achieve and preserve the prospect of a fulfilled life.

This will be pursued without limiting the populations served or their geographic locations through:

• creating opportunities to live in the community of choice and assist individuals to find homelike and affordable housing;
• valuing diversity and cultural differences and being conscious of the dynamics inherent when cultures interact.
• expanding our workforce by employing individuals with special talents;
• continuing education and training for our current workforce;
• educating and engaging the community and our legislators in support of addressing fundamental human needs;
• developing marketing, fundraising and business expansion skills to provide a strong economic base for fulfilling the Agency’s vision.