Stories of Hope

May 2023 Newsletter

One team. One community.

A whole lot of support.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Anchorage, Kenai, and Kodiak for our 54th Walk and Roll for Hope event. Your participation, registration fee and any amount of money you raised or donated is a direct investment into the lives of people with differing abilities.

All funds raised help support Alaskans who experience an intellectual or developmental disability to live a full and meaningful life.

For 54 years, Hope has focused on removing barriers and building bridges to meaningful lives. The Walk & Roll for Hope has been a vital source of revenue all along, raising funds to augment the ever-growing needs that are fundamental to the continuation of quality programs and services for the people who choose our supports.

Your participation helps to provide necessary funds to stabilize and maintain services to Alaskans who experience an intellectual or developmental disability, a traumatic brain injury, or a mental health challenge.

Arts Business Leadership Award

We are delighted and proud to announce that Hope has received the 2023 Governor's Arts and Humanities Award for Arts Business Leadership! Congratulations to our Hope Studios team, whose collaborative efforts have been impactful across the state.

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Read Hope's latest Wellness Bulletin for a message about mental health from Hope's Clinical Director, Paul Ingram.

Read Wellness Bulletin

Sign up for Summer Camp

June 5 - August 11

Campers will head out in the Anchorage community for 10 themed weeks of fun and engaging activities, including art, music, sports, wildlife, cultural traditions, outdoor adventures, and more! Financial aid is available.

Learn More & Sign Up

Nominate Hope for 'Best of Alaska'

Now through May 28, ADN is accepting nominations for your favorite Alaskan businesses. Last year, as most of you know, Hope’s Assisted Living homes were recognized as the Platinum award winner. We have amazing Direct Support Professionals we would love to see recognized again for their commitment to excellence.

Nominate Hope

Employee Spotlight - Lamin Kanteh

We’d like to introduce you to Lamin Kanteh, an Intensive Supports Associate who celebrated his 20-year anniversary with Hope this month!

Lamin is a very hard-working team member, known by his coworkers as being a team collaborator who is solid and consistent in the supports he provides. He is calm under pressure, even during highly escalated incidents with people who experience physically aggressive behaviors. The residents all know him and look forward to when he comes on shift. He diligently completes all of his assignments, provides critical coverage whenever possible, and often stays a little bit after his shift to make sure incoming staff have all the information and updates they need to be successful.

Congratulations and thank you, Lamin, for dedicating 20 years to serving the individuals and families who choose Hope!