Our Hope Association

11/23/2025

We are so thankful for our generous supporters and their continued commitment to helping women heal from the disease of addiction, without you the work we do would not be possible!

11/22/2025

I’m proud to be sober.
Proud of the strength it took to start. Proud of the courage it takes to stay.
Sobriety isn’t just living without alcohol—it’s living with clarity, peace, and purpose.
Here’s to freedom, healing, and becoming the best version of yourself. 💛

11/21/2025

Happy Wish List Friday! Today's highlighted item: Pillows! This is one of our highest need items and we are low on stock! 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

11/20/2025

Take a moment to express gratitude for what you have—right now.
The home that shelters you, the people who love you, the lessons that shaped you.
When you recognize how much you already have, life feels richer, lighter, and more beautiful.

11/19/2025

Wellness isn’t a trend—it’s a lifestyle.
It’s the daily commitment to nourish your mind, body, and soul.
Small choices, consistent effort, and self-love create lasting change.
Take care of yourself—you’re not a trend, you’re a priority.

11/18/2025

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 💜📖

11/17/2025

We are excited to announce Rosemary Hodges as our new Executive Director. Rosemary's passion for women's health has kept her in the Healthcare world for 30 years. We are excited to see the impact she will make in furthering our mission to provide recovery to women seeking healing from the disease of addiction.

11/17/2025

✨This month's Staff Spotlight: Katie C. Intake Coordinator @ the Walker location. 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 Katie on our team! ✨

Why I enjoy working with women in recovery:
I love working with these women because everyone has a different story to tell. I not only learn so much from the women that walk through our doors, but I get to see their progress through the program and watch their growth in real time. I get to see the girls relax, let their guard down, build sober relationships and persevere through their time here.

What I bring to Our Hope:
My goal is to bring smiles! I am typically the first face you see coming into treatment, so my aim is to make sure women feel safe and comforted. Coming to treatment can be a daunting task in itself, and nobody comes in on their best day ever. It's my job to make sure my girls are ready for the next step and feel safe enough to put that next foot forward. Even when I'm leading group I like to keep things lighthearted and focus on building confidence, kindness, and centering ourselves on the positives.

Fun fact about me:
One fun fact about me is that I was an extra in a movie called Gingersquatch that was being filmed in Kalamazoo, MI over a decade ago. Ironically, I was a part of an angry mob that was chasing the Gingersquatch or something. I was about 9 or 10 at the time and I don't think the movie was ever released to theaters. I have never seen the full film, but it exists on IMDB. My ginger brother and I were at the front of this mob supposedly hunting down one of our own people!

Anything else you’d like to add?
I worked as a case manager at another inpatient women's substance use treatment center in the UP as it first opened, I loved it so much I decided to return to the work when I moved down to Grand Rapids! This field is so rewarding for both clients and staff.

11/17/2025

Yes, you can.
You can rise again. You can heal. You can grow. You can become everything you were meant to be.
Don’t let doubt silence your potential—believe in yourself and take that next step.

11/15/2025

Sobriety is freedom.
Freedom from chaos, regret, and pain—freedom to live with clarity, peace, and purpose.
Every day you choose sobriety, you’re choosing yourself and the beautiful life you deserve.

11/14/2025

Happy Wish List Friday! Today's highlighted item: Travel Sized Toiletries!
We are in need of travel sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash and soap! We are low on stock and need your help providing our clients with these essential items! 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

11/13/2025

"Today, I am 17 months sober. I am happy, I am free. I have one of my two children back home. I have financial stability. I have my license back. I have a beautiful home. " You can give the gift of hope this holiday season to women like Mariah. Give today to help save a life:

Give Hope. Give Healing. In 2024, 90% of our clients had a known co-occurring mental health disorder in addition to their substance use disorder. For Mariah, hers presented as overwhelming hopelessness. Mariah’s Story of Hope – The Living Proof of Our Hope: ...