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November 29, 2022 | #GivingTuesday

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Our Vision

The Problem

For adults who live with disabilities, unemployment rates of more than 80% and lack of affordable housing are realities that too often lead to compromised independence and marginalization.

68% of US adults with disabilities experience severe loneliness*

*Brown University, School of Public Health

Unemployment rates 2-3 times higher than individuals without disabilities*

*bls.gov

253,422 shortage of affordable housing units needed statewide*

*National Low Income Housing Coalition

individuals with disabilities in a 20mi radius of Manheim
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  • Sizable gaps in support services upon graduation from high school
  • Struggle to find community support & social interaction
  • Face stigmas around disability and ableism

Our Vision

Hope Served looks forward to a world where people of all abilities find hope, meaning, and genuine belonging with one another. We come alongside individuals with disabilities and their local communities to develop creative opportunities for authentic participation in all aspects of life.

woman in wheelchair and man with disability playing video games

Building Community

  • Creating spaces where people all abilities are welcome
  • Overcoming isolation through genuine relationships
  • Becoming integral members of the local community
boy sitting in wheelchair with laptop together with his two friends

Jobs and Skill-Building Opportunities

  • Developing hard and soft skills in mainstream work settings
  • Starting microenterprises to for training as well as paid employment
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Planning for Future Support and Success

  • Person-centered planning for current and future housing needs
  • Foster community support to help individuals live successfully and independently

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Checks can be made out to:
Hope Served
201 W. High Street
Manheim, PA 17545

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