Our Hope Association

04/02/2026

✨✨Community Partner Spotlight! One of our community partner spotlights this month is Millennium Health who we partner with for our client screenings. Thank you to Millennium Health for being a vital community partner in our work to help women on their path to recovery! We appreciate all you do!

04/02/2026

Gratitude and ambition can exist at the same time.

You can be thankful for where you are today while still working toward where you want to be tomorrow.

Appreciate the progress. Honor the journey. Keep moving forward with a grateful heart and a clear vision.

Growth doesn’t mean you’re unhappy with what you have, it means you believe there’s even more ahead.

04/01/2026

✨This month's Staff Spotlight: Towanda B., Recovery Technician at Walker. Thank you for all your dedication, compassion and enthusiasm to Our Hope and to every client that walks through our doors. We are so blessed to have Towanda on our team! ✨

Why do you enjoy working with women or in the recovery community?
I'm passionate about working with women in recovery, because I love to see their transformation. Both big and small- is what makes this work fulfilling for me.

What do you bring to Our Hope?
I bring a strong sense of security, it is natural for the ladies to gravitate to me, because I'm relatable, I've walked both paths.

What is one fun fact about you?
I'm a great line dancer!

04/01/2026

Health is about more than what you’re eating.

It’s also about what you’re thinking, what you’re feeling, who you surround yourself with, how you rest, and how you care for your mind and spirit.

True wellness comes from nourishing your whole self, not just your body.

Take care of your peace, your boundaries, and your healing. That’s health, too.

03/31/2026

This past weekend, students from Grand Valley State University, volunteered their time helping to organize our clothing closet and painting, thank you to these wonderful students for giving their time to Our Hope! And thank you to our Facilities Manager, Mike and Development Director, Holly for organizing and running this volunteer opportunity!

03/31/2026

The talent of our clients always amazes us! One of our clients recently drew this picture of our Lyon home. We love seeing our clients use their wonderful talents!

03/31/2026

Share your transformation with us!! If you are an alumni, tell us how Our Hope changed your life! Send us a message on here with a few sentences on your journey through Our Hope and the year you graduated the program 💜📖

03/30/2026

We are so happy and thrilled to announce that Makayla D. has been promoted to the Case Manager position at Walker. Makayla brings enthusiasm, empathy and experience to her role and we are so grateful to gain her knowledge. Please join us in congratulating her on this huge accomplishment!

03/30/2026

Check out Our Hope's new Connect page on our website! Here you can, view our newsletters, check out our blog, watch our videos and listen to our podcast (COMING SOON!) We are so excited for these new ways our supporters and community members can connect with us!

Learn about all the ways you can get connected with Our Hope

03/30/2026

Clear your mind of the word can’t.

“Can’t” keeps you small.
“Can’t” keeps you stuck.
“Can’t” keeps you from even trying.

What if you replaced it with "maybe", "I’ll try", or "I’m learning"?

Growth starts the moment you stop deciding something is impossible. You are more capable than your doubt would have you believe. 💜

03/28/2026

There is no shame in being sober.

No shame in choosing peace.
No shame in protecting your healing.
No shame in saying “this is better for me.”

Sobriety isn’t something to hide, it’s something to be proud of. It takes strength, honesty, and courage to choose a different path.

Stand tall in your recovery. Your life is worth it. 💜

03/27/2026

Happy Wish List Friday! Today's highlighted item: Shoes! We are in need of shoes, specifically sizes 8-9.5 and we need your help getting this essential item for our clients!

Drop your donations or no longer needed items off at 1256 Walker Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504, Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm! You can donate toward this item at https://www.ourhopeassociation.org/inkind.
Contact our development team at 616-451-2039 Ext 232 for questions or to schedule a pickup.
See our full Wishlist on Amazon: https://a.co/9oDfij3