April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at New Hope of Indiana, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible volunteers who make our mission possible.

You are so much more than helpers — you are the hands that bring comfort, the smiles that light up the room, and the steady presence that reminds every individual we serve that they are valued, loved, and never alone. Whether you’re painting a bedroom, was

hing a van, hosting bingo night, walking laps at Payne Road, or driving our Cheese & Thank You team to their next event, your time and love create moments of joy and belonging that last far beyond the day.

From our dedicated Board of Directors and hardworking committee members to our cherished partners at the Kiwanis Club of Northwest Indianapolis, and generous corporate groups like First Financial Bank, Rehab Medical, United Way of Central Indiana, JC Hart, Liberty Mutual, and many more — each of you has touched lives in ways you may never fully know.

Of course, we can’t forget our four-legged volunteers from Canine Companions as well! Thank you Andre (and Sylvia) and Chevy (and Kathy) for spending time with Day Services! We also want to give a special sho

utout to individual volunteers, especially Kathe Rae, for your dedication to the garden club and Day Services.

Because of your kindness, our participants experience friendship, purpose, and hope every single day. As one volunteer shared, “Our team walked away not only feeling fulfilled but also uplifted, with a renewed sense of joy, purpose, and hope.”

You leave New Hope changed as well — and we are forever grateful.

To every volunteer who has given their time, talent, and heart: thank you. You are deeply appreciated, and your impact reaches deeper than words can express.

There’s Always Room for One More If you feel called to join this special community of care, we would love to welcome you. Opportunities exist for individuals, corporate teams, and groups — including helping drive our Cheese & Thank You food truck participants to events.

Please reach out to Amy Wood at awood@newhopeofindia

na.org, David Koch at dkoch@newhopeofindiana.org, or Kelsie Winters at kwinters@newhopeofindiana.org.

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for being the beautiful difference in our New Hope family.