Center of Hope Foundation, Inc.
Individual and Family ServicesMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees
The Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. operates in the field of Individual and Family Services, offering day habilitation, vocational skills training, employment placement, and in-home support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Based in Southbridge, Massachusetts, the organization serves more than 500 adults and has a long-standing relationship with The Arc, dating back to its chapter status since 1956. In addition to funded programs, the center has developed for-profit and programmatic ventures to expand job training opportunities and generate income to support non-funded activities such as sports and recreation, emergency relief, food assistance, and holiday programs for the community. The organization’s mission focuses on equipping people with disabilities and their families from diverse backgrounds with resources, services, and opportunities to participate as contributing community members and to pursue fulfilling lives. Recent developments include the retirement of long-time CEO Cindy Howard after 37 years of service, and ongoing initiatives such as asset investments in facilities and collaborations with partner organizations to support inclusive programs and community services.