The year 2025 was an incredible year! –
*Our Website changed to www.hopecville.org
*Our Christmas program for foster kids was another success as we served nearly 175 foster children in the region.
*An area where we really seemed to make a difference was helping with rent, food, and clothing. In most of those cases, kids were involved and either one of the parents was currently incarcerated or had been incarcerated at ACRJ in recent years. They were fighting to just stay above water and we, along with other organizations and local churches, were able to throw a lifeline. Currently all seem to be doing well and moving in a positive direction.
*On a more somber note, I received a phone call from a pastor friend of mine, saying someone had called looking for assistance for the family of a foster child. The child’s birth mom was found deceased and there was no money for burial expenses. As you can imagine, the child was distraught, so we were called. After visiting the funeral home and checking into the details, Hope is Everything paid for the cremation service to provide a sense of closure and dignity for the family. Afterwards, I heard from one of the people involved…“thank you so much — you were a godsend. You brought closure to a very difficult situation.” Thank you for making it possible for us to respond quickly and generously to those in need.
Sanguine Ranch Cowboy Way Camp –
We are excited to announce our participation in an inaugural equine therapy camp. In conjunction with the Elk Hill School and the Sanguine Ranch, a stunning 32-acre property nestled in Fork Union, in the southern part of Fluvanna County, Hope is Everything will be sponsoring four foster kids for this camp, to be held this May over Memorial Day weekend. Click here to see the schedule of activities. If you’re interested in working with horses or volunteering for any future camps, please reach out by sending a note to info@hopecville.org.
Upcoming Fundraising Events –
May 30
Rivanna River Kayak and Canoe Race – mark your calendars! Details will follow this newsletter as we approach closer to the date. What a great fun opportunity to help raise money to support foster kids!
June 19th
Our Second Annual Golf Outing will be held once again at the Devils Knob Golf Course at Wintergreen. Golf registration, fees and lodging packages will be made available beginning March 19th. We will send out a notice with more details soon, so save the date!
September 19th
Our first ever “Hope is Everything Music Fest” will be held at the Waynesboro Moose Lodge #1309. We will have at least four local bands performing throughout the day. You won’t want to miss this.
On a side note: I’m willing to entertain any other options to name this event. Send your ideas to info@hopecville.org. There may even be a prize for the winner! Final decision will be made by March 1, 2026. So get those creative juices flowing and send me some ideas!
Stay tuned for updates and details at hopecville.org
A Final Note –
As I reflected on the past year, I realized we’ve already passed the five-year mark and will be celebrating six years in September. The people we’ve reached and their stories stay with me, and I’m especially moved by the feedback we receive from partner organizations. I have and continue to share their stories with you because these situations and outcomes are real. Through Hope is Everything we’re able to make meaningful connections as we step in to care for the hurting, and in doing so we become part of a much larger picture beyond our own little world. What a blessing and a privilege it is to be part of this work together!
As always, thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Sincerely,
Joseph
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