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Testimonials We LOVE Hope Inc.! My daughter Addison has had more opportunities then most kids her age. She has been on a soccer team, been downhill skiing and is even on a hockey team! All by the age of 4! We are so grateful to the organization for giving her these opportunities. She loves playing with all of her friends and arrives to each HOPE activity with a smile on her face! Marisa Bengtson-Loerzel Program Supervisor Connections of Moorhead Inc.

Performing the Wizard of Oz play production

How can you help? HOPE, Inc. depends on individual, corporate and foundation donations to carry out our mission. Want to make a difference in the lives of many great kids and families? Why not consider volunteering with us?

We LOVE Hope, Inc!!!! They provide much more than activities for our son Danny. They offer joy, laughter, friendships and encouragement! Thank you HOPE, Inc.!!!! Jeff and Missi Isaac

If you would like more information about our programs or how you can help support our mission, please contact Adair at 701-866-9002, or by email at: [email protected] HOPE, Inc. 803 22nd Ave S

I work in the Social Service industry and have seen how much Hope, Inc has impacted the kids. I love seeing their smiles while watching them participate in the different events. The happiness that Hope, Inc brings to each of them and their families is amazing, and it in turn makes me happy. Hope, Inc has truly made an impact in many peoples' lives. Jessica Swanson

Moorhead, MN 56560 www.hopeinconline.org (website)

Annual Track meet

Wheelchair sports and recreation program

Our History HOPE, Inc. was founded as a non-profit 501 © 3 organization in July 1992, by a group of individuals who saw a need to assist families with children with mobility challenges.

Our Mission

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We offer weekly sporting activities: Sled Hockey (December-February) Indoor

manual

and

power



soccer



(September-November and March-May) 

Baseball (June-August)



Bowling League (December-February)

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To provide mobility, educational and recreational opportunities for children and young adults who are mobility-challenged and their families.

Our Vision To enhance the quality of life for children with mobility challenges and their families. Through a variety of programs, HOPE, Inc. aims to assist and empower these children to achieve their full potential.

Our Program

Playing Sled hockey!

The greatest part of our program is that we are FAMILY-CENTERED!

We invite and

encourage family and friends to play! We pro-

Adaptive Downhill Skiing!

vide extra adaptive equipment so that everyone can play TOGETHER!

Since September 2006, HOPE, Inc. has offered a year-round weekly wheelchair sports and recreation program for children and young adults (ages 2-23) with mobility-challenges AND their families. Your child does NOT have to be able to move their own wheelchair to play!

Some of our seasonal activities: Adaptive Downhill skiing (JanuaryMarch) A wheelchair track and field meet (June) An annual play production Seated/Wheelchair Yoga Adaptive Art Annual Awards Banquet (August) Fashion Show (November) Dance (January) Picnic (July)

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Monthly recreational outings include: Roller Wheeling at Skateland Arts & Crafts/Game Night Swimming Attending local sporting events Some of our goals:

Families playing manual-assist wheelchair soccer



Teach teamwork, sportsmanship and communication skills



Improve physical fitness, self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills