Benjamin's Hope

TODAY | 31people live in 6 beautiful farmstead homes. Their families have the gift of knowing their loved ones are enjoying lives of purpose and belonging, and that they are receiving high quality care. Over 100 people work at Ben's Hope, mostly in direct care roles.

TOMORROW | Benjamin's Hope will build 2 additional homes designed to serve 12 more people.

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TODAY | In 2022 we launched NEXT, an adult program focused on whole person growth and development. 10 adults from the community participate in this growing program. We also have 25 students participating in Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) which is teaching non-speaking people with autism to communicate through typing.

TOMORROW | And, our next initiative is to develop a respite program to support people who live in the surrounding community.

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TODAY |Club Connect, a weekly friendship club for people of all abilities, is designed to facilitate authentic relationships, play, and connection. We partner with Hope College students to provide this important place of belonging. Most weeks between 70 and 100 people attend.

TOMORROW | This program is growing, and we are considering offering a second evening which will enable 50 more people to find friendship and belonging.

TODAY |The all-abilities Church of Ben's Hope is growing. We are especially seeing growth among people who are not affected by disability who desire to be part of a radically inclusive church with a clear and defined missional focus. Recently 14 people joined. Families affected by autism who have often felt on the margins of church-life are finding a home. Each Sunday night between 100 and 150 people attend and over 400 attend rhythmically.

TOMORROW | Presently we gather at 6pm Sunday evenings. We are considering an additional Sunday morning service as we continue to grow.