Welcome to
Hope Community Resources, Inc.
Hope Community Resources, Inc. is a non-profit organization provides services and supports to individuals and families across Alaska who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, mental health challenges, and complex medical conditions. Founded in 1968 by Nancy Stuart Johnson, Hope’s mission is to provide services and supports, requested and designed by individuals and families who experience disabilities, resulting in choice, control, family preservation and community inclusion.
Nancy rejected institutionalization, exclusion, and dehumanizing treatment, and instead provided a home to children with various cognitive and physical challenges. For over five decades, Hope has supported and advocated for everyone's right to independence, choice, security, and opportunities to live full, meaningful lives.
Statewide Presence
Hope operates in six regions of Alaska—Anchorage, Kenai, MatSu, Kodiak, Seward, and Utqiagvik—ensureing accessibility to services statewide. The Anchorage and South Central region offers a variety of programs, including assisted living, in-home supports, child and family services, and mental health supports. The Matanuska-Susitna Valley region features assisted living homes, foster family supports, and the rural-lifestyle-focused Willow Ranch. The Kenai Peninsula region is home to the Kenai Community Center and the Kenai Intentional Neighborhood, which provide community-oriented living and recreational opportunities. Hope also extends services to Kodiak, Seward, and Utqiagvik to meet the diverse needs of the people and families who choose our services.
Services Offered
Hope offers a range of diverse programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each person, family, and region in which we operate. Assisted living and in-home supports ensure the people we support live as independently as possible in their chosen communities. Child and family services focus on family-centered approaches, self-determination, and active engagement for children of all ages. Respite and day habilitation services provide temporary relief for caregivers and offer day programs aimed at enhancing life skills and community involvement. Hope supports foster care and family habilitation, ensuring that children with complex needs are placed in nurturing and supportive family environments. Our Deaf Supports program helps Deaf and Hard of Hearing Alaskans from Anchorage to remote parts of Alaska improve their long-term employment and housing options.
Additionally, behavioral and mental health services include assessments and adaptive behavioral treatments, particularly for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hope’s intentional neighborhoods, such as the Kenai Intentional Neighborhood and the subsistence-focused Willow Ranch, offer communities where people share a common vision of living and recreating together. Financial services are also available to assist in managing personal finances to promote independence and security.
Programs and Community Engagement
Hope is committed to building community inclusion through our services, supports, and programs. The Community Engagement Center serves as Anchorage's hub for recreational activities, arts and crafts classes, Summer Camp and afterschool programs, and gatherings for people of all ages. Hope Studios provides creative outlets for artistic expression and showcases the talents of artists with disabilities. Recreational centers such as the Kenai Community Center and Kodiak Recreation Center offer spaces for community activities and events.
Organizational Culture and Leadership
Hope's organizational culture emphasizes ethical practices, transparency, and the celebration of diversity. The leadership team and Board of Directors are dedicated to upholding the agency's mission and values, ensuring that services are delivered with integrity and respect for everyone.
Accessing Services
Individuals and families interested in Hope's services can find detailed information on accessing services by contacting our New Services team. The journey to accessing services or information about services can feel overwhelming and confusing. Hope's process is designed to be person-centered, ensuring that each person's unique needs and preferences are prioritized. We try to minimize the stress and strain on families by providing caring people who will listen, be supportive, and assist in advocating for you or your family member’s needs. We understand that people and their families are the true experts in what supports they need, and our team can assist in connecting you with community resources, providing options for care and support, assisting with future-planning, and much more.
Contact Us
For more information or to get involved with Hope Community Resources, please explore our website, follow us on one of our social media channels below, or reach out to us at [email protected].
Follow Hope's main page on Facebook for updates, events, articles, media, and more content relevant to Hope and the greater disability community.
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Anchorage Community Engagement Center
Follow our Community Engagement Program on Facebook for activities, stories, photos, and more content related to Hope Studios and artists with disabilities.
Kenai Community Center
Follow our Kenai Community Center on Facebook for updates, events, photos, and more content relevant to the disability community on the Peninsula.
Kodiak Recreation Center
Follow our Kodiak's 'Emerald Island Recreation Center' page on Facebook for scheduled events, activities, updates, photos, and more content relevant to the disability community in Kodiak.
Deaf Navigator
Follow our Deaf Navigator Program, which provides a range of resources and services to Deaf & Hard of Hearing Alaskans.
