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August 29, 2023

Remembering Our Friends: August 2023

Elizabeth Borders It is with sadness that New Hope announces that Elizabeth Borders passed away on July 30th, 2023. Elizabeth had been served by New Hope of Indiana since 1999 when she moved to the Naseau group home in Noblesville. She has since lived at the Louise Group Home in Atlanta as well as most recently the Seton Group Home.  Elizabeth attended New Hope Day Services.  She spent her final days in a nursing facility where she could be with her father and visited by her mother and brother.  Elizabeth loved ALF and would watch the DVDs every day. She loved WWE wrestling...

August 29, 2023

A Note from Allison: August 2023

Happy Tuesday! I am having a grateful August!  I know it is not a real thing, but it is how I feel so I am just going with it! I am grateful for the many people and organizations who support New Hope!  As you have read, we had a WONDERFUL Silver Cup Celebration where we honored our New Hope award winners and Dorothy Nowlin-Love who has worked at New Hope for 45 years!  As I said at the event, she must have started here when she was 5!  Congratulations and thank you to our honorees! Additionally, thank you to the families who shared...

August 28, 2023

DSP Week 2023 is September 11th-15th

Each September, New Hope celebrates our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who provide care to the individuals we serve every day. While DSPs care for the physical needs of those we serve, they do so much more. A DSP is a caregiver, teacher, cook, chauffeur, and, above all, a friend. New Hope has around 250 Direct Support Professionals on our team, and they make up around 73% of our workforce. DSPs are integral to the work we do, and New Hope has the best DSPs in the business! This year, New Hope is celebrating DSP Week September 11th-15th. We hope that you’ll...

August 28, 2023

2023 Silver Cup was a Success

New Hope’s Sixth Annual Silver Cup Celebration was held on August 10th.  The Silver Cup is our largest fundraiser of the year! This year, the event was held at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center (also known as the Indianapolis Colts practice facility).   There were over 250 people in attendance at this year's Silver Cup! Anne Marie Tiernan from WTHR served as our emcee for the event. Throughout the program, we heard from many New Hope families who spoke about how much our organization means to them. The audio clips, as well as the opening video we played at the...

August 27, 2023

2023 New Hope Award Winners

New Hope is grateful to have wonderful associates and partners who make a difference every day for the individuals we support. Each year, we recognize three Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who go above and beyond in their care and compassion for the individuals they serve. We recognize a non-DSP associate who has gone above and beyond their call of duty in support of those they serve.  We also recognize a volunteer and partner who have been advocates for and supporters of those served by New Hope.  This year, New Hope also introduced a brand-new award called the Personal Achievement Award....

July 25, 2023

A Note from Allison: July 2023

Happy July!  July is always a celebratory month at New Hope of Indiana, we are happy to celebrate the 4th of July and Shark Week, but we are also proud to celebrate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  This year the ADA celebrates its 33rd anniversary, having been passed by the United States Congress and signed into law by President H.W. Bush in 1990.  The ADA, “prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities…in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government programs and services.” - U.S. Department of Labor. At a recent Client Communication meeting we...

July 25, 2023

New Hope Welcomes New Board Members

On July 1st, New Hope welcomed three new board members -Sheri Alexander, Daryl Daugherty and Jennifer Northern. They will each serve a 3-year term on our board of directors. They all know New Hope well, and we are thrilled to welcome them to our board.  Sheri Alexander Sheri Alexander served as Chief Strategy Officer of Gregory & Appel Insurance until she retired in 2022. She has 42 years of experience in employee benefits, brokerage and consulting. Prior to joining Gregory & Appel in 2005, Sheri spent 15 years with Marsh & McLennan/Mercer and nearly 10 years with Gardner & White. Sheri was named...

July 25, 2023

New Hope Hosts Shark Week Party

Every July, the Discovery Channel designates a week to airing only shark-themed content. They also premiere several new shark documentaries each day of the event. In honor of Discovery’s Shark Week, friends of New Hope hosted a shark-themed party for our Day Services and Achieving Inclusion and Meaning (AIM) participants.   AIM participants helped set up for the event by decorating with streamers and hanging shark-themed décor. They also created a pin-the-fin-on-the-shark game for the party. With their help, New Hope was transformed into a festive, shark-themed place.   During the party, Day Services and AIM participants played shark-themed bingo and the...

July 25, 2023

The 2023 Silver Cup Celebration is Almost Here!

On August 10th, New Hope will be hosting our largest fundraising event of the year- the Silver Cup Celebration. At this year’s event, we will celebrate New Hope’s 45th anniversary of serving individuals with disabilities and will hear from four families who will share what New Hope has meant for them. The luncheon will take place at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center (also known as the Indianapolis Colts Practice facility) from 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. WTHR anchor Anne-Marie Tiernan will be returning as our emcee for the event.  We still have a few seats open and would love to have you join...

June 27, 2023

A Note from Allison: June 2023

Happy summer! As you can see from this issue, New Hope is already off to a great start of summer fun with our Camp Catalyst! What an enjoyable and energetic week we had here!  I know everyone who participated (including the volunteers) had a great time!  Please remember us next summer when you are thinking about your children’s camp plans. You don’t want to miss it! One of the best parts of camp is that it is inclusive. Campers with and without disabilities have fun just being kids in this camp.  One of New Hope’s core values is Inclusivity. To New Hope, this...

June 27, 2023

Volunteer Groups Help at New Hope Homes

Over the past few months, New Hope of Indiana has been honored to welcome volunteer groups to help with outdoor beautification at a few of our 46 residential homes. These volunteer groups have helped us to ensure that the individuals we serve have beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy this summer. Nearly 20 volunteers from Liberty Mutual came out to assist with outdoor projects at our residential homes in May. On the morning of the event, all of the volunteers came to New Hope’s Payne Rd. location and were given an introduction to New Hope as well as a tour of our...

June 27, 2023

Cocktail Reception Fundraiser is a Success

On June 10th, New Hope parents Tim and Denise Cook hosted a cocktail reception fundraiser benefitting New Hope. The purpose of the evening was three-fold – to provide an opportunity for families who seek services for their loved ones to hear from others how New Hope has impacted their lives, to thank current supporters and invite potential New Hope supporters to engage with New Hope.   During the evening, Tim Cook, whose son Hank participates in our AIM group, attends Day Services and lives in one of our group homes, made remarks on how much New Hope has meant to their family....

June 26, 2023

Second Annual Camp Catalyst is a Success

New Hope hosted its second annual Camp Catalyst from June 19th-23rd. Camp Catalyst is a unique summer camp experience for children with and without disabilities. This camp empowers campers to be catalysts for change in their communities who can redefine what it means to have a disability or to be a friend to someone with a disability. The camp was led by Amanda Boyd, New Hope’s Manager of Achieving Inclusion and Meaning program. She was assisted by Jeannie Csire, Annie Evans, Terri Gee, Noah Rapp, Abagil Reed and Madalyn Reed throughout the week.  During the week, campers participated in traditional summer camp...

June 26, 2023

Remembering Our Friends: June 2023

John Frazier It is with sadness that New Hope announces that John Frazier passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  John lived with New Hope for many years at several locations. In 1988, he moved into our Payne Rd. Facility, then moved to a Group Home before moving to a Supported Living home where he resided at Hazelhatch and 74th Place. John attended New Hope’s Day Services program for many years until he retired!John was always a gentleman and helped staff with whatever they needed. He loved to fish and was a handyman, fixing things around his home. He always had a...

May 30, 2023

Nurses Week 2023

The week of May 6th –12th, New Hope celebrated our AMAZING nursing team in honor of National Nurses Week. New Hope is fortunate to have a dedicated team of 7 nurses, supported by their Administrative Assistant, Tarina Joy Love. Our nursing team members are:  Nicole Powell, RN (Manager) Cindy Miller, LPN Danielle Dougherty, LPN Madonna Brindle, LPN Mavis Sibanda, LPN Melissa Hill, LPN Tee York, LPN Nurses play a critical role at New Hope.  New Hope’s nursing team is responsible for the overall health care needs of those we serve and provides day to day and preventative care as well as overall coordination of healthcare services. Their work...

May 30, 2023

Remembering Our Friends: May 2023

Shayla Clark It is with sadness that New Hope announces that associate, Shayla Clark, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Shayla joined New Hope in 2017 as a DSP, working with the individuals and team at the Laboure Group Home site.  Shayla also served as a DSP at the Diana Drive Supported Living site and ultimately returned to her original site at Laboure.  New Hope was blessed to have Shayla as an associate.  Shayla was dedicated to her family, her husband and very compassionate about serving at New Hope with the individuals.  Please keep fellow New Hope associate and Shayla’s...

May 30, 2023

A Note from Allison: May 2023

I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!May is always a great month at New Hope of Indiana!  Just like so many Hoosiers, we love all things Indy 500!  Thanks again to the 500 Festival Princesses, John Gause and the 500 Festival Committee for bringing the pace car here. Thanks to the Friends of the Fox Foundation and Bill Ray for his wonderful 25 year commitment to taking the individuals we serve to the track.  In total 82 individuals and caregivers went this year!  The 500 Festival Committee also gave us 50 tickets to the 500 Festival parade...

May 30, 2023

New Hope Celebrates the Indy 500

This May, there are many celebrations happening around the Indy 500! On Thursday, May 11, New Hope held its annual Indy 500 Princess Party in Day Services. Four 500 Festival princesses and the Indy 500 Pace Car came to New Hope to celebrate. We took turns taking rides around the parking lot and celebrating the race. It was a beautiful day to be outside. After a break for lunch, we finished the day with a dance party, cookies and pictures. It was a fun way to kick off the Month of May in Indianapolis.  The Month of May celebration continued with the...

May 30, 2023

New Hope Named IndyStar Top Workplace

For the fifth year in a row, New Hope has been named an IndyStar Top Workplace! Check out our special announcement recording here!  A big thank you to our staff for their commitment to the individuals we serve. Their hard work and dedication make New Hope the amazing organization it is today and they are very much appreciated. This award is based solely on associate feedback which makes this award all the more special. Thank you to #TeamNewHope for sharing their thoughts with us as we continuously strive to make New Hope an even better place to work.  When asked why they loved...

May 30, 2023

The Cheese and Thank You Food Truck is Now Open!

New Hope’s Cheese and Thank You food truck is officially back on the road! After being on hiatus for three years due to COVID, the truck began serving its delicious gourmet mac and cheese to our community again this month. Cheese and Thank You first launched in 2019 as a job training program for individuals with disabilities – and is the only one of its kind in the Midwest. Individuals who work on the truck are paid minimum wage and handle all aspects of the operations – preparing the food, taking orders, serving and cleaning up at the end of...