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Hope Enterprises Brings in New Chair of Board of Directors
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Hope Enterprises, Inc., a non-profit provider of services for people with disabilities in central Pennsylvania, has named George M. Johnson, Jr. as chair of its board of directors effective July 1, 2023 Read More
UniqueSource Achievement Award
Harrisburg, PA - On May 8, 2023, thirty-one Pennsylvania workers were honored for the exceptional character they demonstrate in living and coping with disabilities, particularly in the workplace. Read More
70 years of Hope: Organization celebrates decades of serving the diverse abilities community
It was the early 1950s when a group of parents and community leaders came together to help each other navigate the world of caring for children with diversabilities. The effort was spearheaded by Dr. Max E. Miller and his wife Leona. Read More
Hope Enterprises Celebrates 70 Years of Serving Pennsylvania’s DisABILITY Community
Hope Enterprises, a non-profit provider for people with intellectual disabilities, announces its 70th anniversary. Read More
Cutters 5K raises $11k for Hope Enterprises
Williamsport, Pa. — The Williamsport Crosscutters received a big fundraiser payoff from their annual Cutters 5K race on Saturday, June 11 at the Muncy Bank Ballpark. Read More
Hope Announces New Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Hope Enterprises, Inc. announces the hiring of Suzanne Glisan as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the organization. Suzanne is a 27-year nursing professional who has worked as Hope’s Registered Nurse Clinical Consultant since November of 2019. Read More
Hope Enterprises Names New Chair of Board of Directors
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Hope Enterprises, Inc., a non-profit provider of services for people with intellectual disabilities in Lycoming, Clinton, Northumberland, Sullivan, Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union counties, has named Michael P. Barclay as chair of its board of directors effective July 1, 2021 Read More
Hope Enterprises Names New Foundation Chair
Williamsport, Pa. – Hope Enterprises, a nonprofit for people with intellectual disabilities, recently named Don Adams as its new foundation chair. Read More
Hope Enterprises, Inc. Announces New Board Chairman
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – James K. Shillenn has been named chairman of the board of directors of Hope Enterprises, Inc., which provides services to people with intellectual disabilities in Lycoming, Clinton, Northumberland, Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union counties. Shillenn, who had served on Hope's board from 2010-18, most recently served as vice chairman of the Hope Enterprises Foundation board. His appointment is effective July 1. Read More
26th Annual Golf Tournament Raises $79,000 for Hope Enterprises
Hope Enterprises hosted its 26th Annual Golf Tournament June 14 at White Deer Golf Complex in Montgomery. The tournament, which is part of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Invitational™, raised $79,000. Read More
Hope Welcomes Our New VP of Human Resources!
Hope Enterprises, Inc. is proud to announce Cheryl Yoxtheimer as our new Vice President of Human Resources. Read More
Hope Enterprises Partners with AllOne Foundation for Autism Resource Center
Hope Enterprises has partnered with the AllOne Foundation to offer an Autism Collaborative Center of Excellence on Hope's Children's Campus beginning April 1, 2019. Read More
Pedie McDonald featured in Williamsport Sun-Gazette Story
Pedie McDonald is featured in the March 7, 2019 issue of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Pedie is the team manager for the Loyalsock boy's basketball team, which is enjoying a championship season. Read More
Unique Partnership Focuses on Cooking for a Brighter Tomorrow
WILLIAMPSORT, Pa. – Hope Enterprises, Transitional Living Centers, and the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank have teamed up to form the Friends United Network (FUN). They will be kicking off the partnership with a four-week cooking program starting January 24 at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank's Healthy Food Hub on Wahoo Drive. The cooking program will be taught by local chefs. Read More
Hope's First Dance the Night Away Event in Danville Raises More Than $4K
DANVILLE, Pa. – On October 18, 150 guests participated in Hope Enterprise's first "Dance the Night Away" event for Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union Counties to benefit the Hope Foundation. Read More
Lock Haven WIC Office to Relocate for Greater Visibility
WILLIAMPSORT, Pa. – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, is moving its Lock Haven office and expanding its partnership with STEP, Inc. and its Head Start Program. WIC is a public health nutrition program that provides participant-centered education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants and children up to the age of 5. Read More
Hope and first responders keep Project Lifesaver running in Lycoming County
Since 2007, Hope Enterprises has teamed up with area first responders in Lycoming County to protect individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, autism, Down syndrome and similar conditions through Project Lifesaver®. Read More
Hope Enterprises Selected to Participate in New Autism Program
Hope is among 10 northeastern and central Pennsylvania organizations that will be involved in the Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence (ACCE) initiative. Read More
Hope Enterprises Names New Chair of Foundation
Hope Enterprises has named Glenn Smith II chair of its foundation effective July 1. Read More
Hope's Dance the Night Away Danville Set for October 18
DANVILLE, Pa. – Hope Enterprises invites area residents to Dance the Night Away on Thursday, October 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pine Barn Inn to benefit The Hope Foundation. Read More
Uptown Music Collective entertained golfers and staff
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Students from the Uptown Music Collective entertained golfers and staff at the Hope Enterprises 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament held at White Deer Golf Complex in Montgomery on June 15. Read More
25th Anniversary Golf Tournament Raises $65,000 for Hope Enterprises
Hope Enterprises hosted its 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament June 15 at White Deer Golf Complex in Montgomery. The tournament, which is part of the Liberty Mutual Invitational™, raised $65,000. The tournament was presented by Evergreen Wealth Solutions. Read More
Hope Enterprises and STEP, Inc. Announce Partnership
Agreement will bring Head Start classes to Hope's Edwin Street campus starting in August. Hope to discontinue preschool services effective July 1. Read More
Autism Awareness Fundraisers Benefit Hope Enterprises
Hope Enterprises is benefitting from two area fundraising activities in April, National Autism Awareness Month. Read More
Second Annual Dance the Night Away with Hope Set for May 4
Modeled after ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," Hope Enterprises' second-annual dance event pairs community leaders from Lycoming County with Hope individuals in a fun and friendly dance competition. Read More
Hope Individuals in Aktion Give Back
Affiliated with Kiwanis International, Aktion Clubs are service groups designed to offer adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative and leadership skills and help them serve their communities. Read More
Hope Names Director of Development
Mackenzie Howe has been named director of development for Hope Enterprises. Read More
Hope Enterprises Holds Annual Reception with Community Theme
More than 300 people gathered at the Pennsdale Civic Center on October 19 for Hope Enterprises' annual reception. Read More
Sen. Toomey Visits Hope Enterprises
On Friday, September 29, Sen. Pat Toomey visited Hope Enterprises' Reach Road facility, touring the organization's Innovations Day Program and Business Industrial Services Center and meeting with Hope's senior leadership, management staff, board members and individuals... Read More
Hope's Community Employment Service Celebrates 25 Years
What began 25 years ago as an innovative program to help integrate individuals with developmental disabilities into the area's workforce has become a highly successful venture that many area businesses count on to find dedicated, hardworking employees. Read More
Hope Enterprises Elects New Chairman
Jerry L. Wertz has been elected chair of the Hope Enterprises board for a two-year term, effective July 1. A member of the Hope board since 2011, Wertz most recently served as vice chair. Read More
Hope Enterprises Announces New Board Chair and Officers
At its June 29 meeting, the board of directors of Hope Enterprises Inc. elected a new chairman and slate of officers to two-year terms, effective July 1. The board also welcomed two new members and recognized outgoing members for their service to the organization. Read More
Hope Enterprises Honored with Governor's Achievement Award for Workforce Development
Hope Enterprises Inc. received a 2017 Employer Honor Roll Award from the state's Department of Human Services at the 33rd Annual Employment, Training and Education Conference held May 10-12, 2017, at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. Read More
Hope Enterprises Recognized as a Top Organization by Regional Business Publication
Hope Enterprises has been included in Pennsylvania Business Central's "Top 100 Organizations of 2016." Read More