The 2013 Night of Hope Gala – Photo Gallery

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Take a look at the photos from the recent Night of Hope Gala in Chicago. . . . → Read More: The 2013 Night of Hope Gala – Photo Gallery

Earth Day Celebrations at Hope – Photo Gallery

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Take a look around Hope’s campus as students participated in a variety of Earth Day activities. Please enjoy the photos. . . . → Read More: Earth Day Celebrations at Hope – Photo Gallery

Little Mermaid the Musical – Photo Gallery

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On Friday, April 19th, Hope’s children performed their annual musical, The Little Mermaid.  Please enjoy the photos. . . . → Read More: Little Mermaid the Musical – Photo Gallery

St. Andrew Society Celtic Dancers visit Hope

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On March 15th, the Celtic Dancers of the St. Andrew Society of Central Illinois visited the Springfield campus to put on a show for Hope children. Check out our photo gallery of this exciting performance. . . . → Read More: St. Andrew Society Celtic Dancers visit Hope

2013 Hope Valentine’s Day Dance

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An important part of Hope’s mission is to provide an environment in which Hope’s children enjoy the same life-experiences as any other child. Events like our Valentine’s Day Dance are essential to our mission. Enjoy our photos from the 2013 Valentine’s Day Dance. . . . → Read More: 2013 Hope Valentine’s Day Dance

A look inside Style of Hope auditions

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With the Style of Hope Fashion Show just weeks away, Hope’s children walked the runway to during our auditions. Enjoy our photos of auditions and remember to purchase you tickets early for Central Illinois’ fashion event of the year. . . . → Read More: A look inside Style of Hope auditions

Sign our Valentine for Hope’s children

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View Hope’s virtual Valentine and send your Valentine wish to Hope’s children. . . . → Read More: Sign our Valentine for Hope’s children

Hope Bulldogs return for Special Olympics Basketball

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During the winter months we strive to keep Hope children active through indoor sports and participation in programs through the Special Olympics. With the basketball season underway, we thought we would share some photos of some Hope Bulldogs in action. Enjoy photos below from the individual skills competition of the Special Olympics. . . . → Read More: Hope Bulldogs return for Special Olympics Basketball

A Visit from The Traveling World Of Reptiles

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The Hope Institute Institute Learning Academy in Chicago enjoyed a visit from The Traveling World of Reptiles today as part of the school’s P.R.I.D.E. incentive program. Enjoy photos below from the afternoon activities! . . . → Read More: A Visit from The Traveling World Of Reptiles

Hope students deliver gift bags

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In December, Laura Sandrolini’s classroom sponsored a Christmas party for residents of Heritage Manor in Springfield. Leading up the the annual outing, Hope’s children planned the entertainment, selected and wrapped gift packages for residents.

Through fundraising and donations, the class had enough items to make two gift bags each for 43 residents.  Gift bags included essential daily care items.

Ms. Sandrolini’s class visits Heritage Manor several times each year to spend time with residents, play Bingo and teach the value of volunteering.

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