In 2014, Hopewell served 90 residents and their families. Fee assistance was provided to more than 95% of our residents’ families, thanks to our generous donors…
Category: Annual Report
2013: Nature, Community, Meaningful Work
Nature, community and meaningful work: These are the cornerstones of Hopewell’s therapeutic farm model of care.
Our farm itself, and our nature-based program, are keys to Hopewell’s success. As Rachel Carson wrote in Silent Spring, “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves in strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature.”…
2012: Report to the Community
If 2012 at Hopewell were to have a theme, it would be nurture. So much of our activity focused on nourishment, growth and development – of our residents and of our farm community…
2011: Growing Better Every Day
Hopewell’s 2011 was a year characterized by promising beginnings. That means we were busy, but in the best sense of the word…
2010: Report to the Community
In 2010, we continued to be inspired by the resiliency of our residents and the combined power of nature and work which contributes to their recovery. Hopewell’s recognized success in serving adults with serious mental illness has validated that our holistic, therapeutic farm community model of care does create lasting results and positive lifestyle changes…
2009: A Resilient Year
In 2009, we experienced a year that may be best characterized as one mixed with adversity and opportunity. A decrease in resident census and subsequent revenue mirrored the financial downturn felt across our state and country. Thanks to our loyal donor community, however, support for our unique program remained high…
2008: A Year to Build On
From any perspective, 2008 was a record-setting year. We reached more people than ever before, started new programs, strengthened a greater number of partnerships and even added a new building, the David Cutler Conservatory, to our campus. We could not have accomplished this without your support…
2007: Seeds of Hope
At Hopewell, we believe in the healing power of nature. Hopewell’s approach to care for adults with a serious mental illness creates a connection to the earth and each other, a dependable daily structure, access to effective medication and opportunities to experience success. In other words, we plant seeds of hope…
2006: Nourishing the Spirit, Healing the Mind
In 2006 we celebrated our 10th year anniversary of creating this special farm and community where we nourish the spirits and heal the minds of adults with mental illness. You have celebrated with us through your participation as a donor, volunteer, referral source, family member or friend…