About us

Who We Are

— Mission

Support Lenawee County adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing an empowered, healthy, and community-enriched life.

— Purpose

Provide unique and meaningful opportunities in education, recreation, socialization and volunteering for people with disabilities. Programs include daily living skills, adaptive fitness, community outings, volunteer projects and technology based learning. 

— What is HOPE?

Established in 1976, HOPE provides services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. HOPE provides the environment for HOPE Members to be themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

— Vision

For people with disabilities to be known, loved and accepted in their community by unleashing their individual potential as contributing citizens. Citizenship for people with disabilities is about themselves recognizing their own potential, being given the tools to pursue that potential and their gifts being recognized and appreciated by their local community.

— How to Help

Since our inception, HOPE has relied on the support and generosity of our community as we do not receive any state or federal funding. Gifts include monetary and in-kind donations as well as volunteering and additional support of Members.

HOPE Community Center is a registered 501(c)3 EIN: 38-2177974 

Board of Directors

Jed Engle

Board Chair

Heather Leisenring

Vice Chair

Jennifer Farver

Treasurer

Tom Keith

Past President and Secretary

Cathy Fox

At Large

Christopher Phillips

At Large

Jade Pfund

At Large

Danielle Stepp

At Large

Alena York

At Large

Community Partners

Civitan Club of Lenawee
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Lenawee Community Foundation
Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority
Lenawee Intermediate School District
Kiwanis Club of Adrian
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Knights of Columbus Councils
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Siena Heights University
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Testimonials

We support HOPE Community Center because we value this one-of-a-kind organization that supports some of our most vulnerable Lenawee residents, enabling them to become integrated into our society. We know that HOPE is NOT a place where members are ‘dropped off’, rather a place where adults with disabilities can come to learn new things, volunteer in the community, establish friendships and feel safe in a supportive, enriching environment. We value family, and many of our more than 100 members, have participated for many years, depending on HOPE as their second family. As a result, they have high self-esteem and are inspirational to others.
- Christine and Tom MacNaughton
We support HOPE because we care deeply that our fellow citizens living with disabilities have the opportunity to improve their health and wellness which we believe is central to a high quality of life. For 43 years HOPE has provided a safe and enriching environment where HOPE Members can continue learning, create lasting friendships and participate in life enhancing programming. We are big fans of HOPE Hoopsters Basketball! We love that HOPE Members can experience the unique character and health building skills learned through team sports. We support HOPE because we know that our community is stronger and more resilient when HOPE Members are living healthy and fulfilling lives.
- Brandon and Jennifer Farver