In September 2009, Hope hosted its first ever “Hope Coming,” which was the official kick-off of the formation of an alumni club at Hope. In this sense, alumni mean previous employees and board members. 

 

Alumni were greeted with a bag of goodies and plenty of information about the current happenings at Hope.  After a potluck meal provided by current employees, everyone was treated to a short program that included a video highlighting various aspects of the agency and the impact all employees have made over the years.  Over two dozen alum participated, along with 50 or so current employees.

Hope’s corporate culture is centered on membership, and who better to keep as part of that membership, than former employees and board members.  Over the years many former employees and board members have continued to stay in contact with the agency through various means.  Some choose to participate in Hope events, others make annual contributions, while others have remained friends with supported individuals and employees.  This is Hope’s way of recognizing they still have a place where they are welcome and valued.

The “Hope Coming” was the first step in actually formalizing an alumni club.  Coordinators of the project will be contacting those alumni who attended to determine how each would like to be involved with the agency.  Once this is completed, a formal plan will be put in place.

Please stay tuned for more information regarding the alumni club.

If you are a former employee or board member and would like to remain connected to Hope, you can easily do so by registering on this site.  Once you register, a coordinator will be in touch to determine to what extent you want to be involved with the club.