Help Hope Grows Continue Supporting Caregivers This Season

Family caregivers and grieving individuals in our community are struggling more than ever. Hope Grows provides emotional and mental health support, counseling, grief and loss programs, restorative retreats, and compassionate guidance during some of life’s most difficult moments.

When you give to our year-end campaign, your generosity will help sustain these vital services into 2026.

Two Ways to Make an Impact:

Donate Now to DOUBLE Your Impact

1️⃣ Give the Gift of Love to a Caregiver
Provide six weeks of personalized emotional/mental health support for a caregiver in need. Your gift removes financial barriers and ensures a caregiver receives the guided support, stress relief, and compassionate care they deserve — virtually or in person.

2️⃣ Make a Donation to Support Our Year-End Campaign
Your donation helps Hope Grows continue providing counseling, grief programs, healing retreats, and nature-based wellness services.

Your Gift Makes Double the Difference

Thanks to a generous $2,000 matching gift from Clearview Federal Credit Union, The Rooted Story (Lisa and Chuck Story), and other generous matching partners, your support this Giving Season goes twice as far.

Together, this circle of community partners has created a powerful matching pool that doubles the impact of every donation while matching funds last.

Whether you’re giving $25 or $250, your gift immediately stretches further — helping provide emotional support, counseling, respite, and nature-based healing to caregivers and grieving families who urgently need Hope Grows.

With the support of Clearview Federal Credit Union and our matching partners, this year’s campaign begins with momentum, purpose, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference right now.

5 AREAS OF GIVING

Legacy Project1

Legacy Project: Caregiver & Grief Retreats
The Legacy Project helps caregivers share their experiences, informs compassionate and holistic care, and equips hospice professionals to better understand and respond to caregiver needs. DONATE NOW

Grief Soup

Grief Soup: Respite & Nourishment
Guided by our in-house chef, grieving volunteers come together to prepare hearty, healing soup—an act that brings meaning, purpose, and uplift as they give back to those still caring for loved ones. DONATE NOW

iris respite relax room

Overnight Respite at the Iris House
The Iris Respite House and Healing Gardens offer caregivers and those grieving a peaceful night away from the strain and stress of daily life. Visitors can rest, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves through gentle practices and the restorative beauty of nature. DONATE NOW

Root of Good Care Counseling

Caregiver & Grief Coaching (6 Weeks)
Many caregivers struggle to find affordable support, and even copays create barriers. Your donation ensures a caregiver receives six personalized sessions, helping them manage stress, navigate challenges, and deepen their emotional well-being without financial obstacles. DONATE NOW

Mentoring

Caregiver2Caregiver Mentor Training
This peer-to-peer program gives experienced caregivers training in active listening, boundaries, and support protocols. They use their stories and wisdom to guide those currently on the caregiving journey. DONATE NOW

Please give today to help ensure caregivers and grieving families continue receiving the support they need.

Tax-Efficient Giving Through Your IRA (QCD)
For donors age 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an IRA is a powerful way to support Hope Grows.

  • Donate directly from your IRA without paying income tax on the distribution.
  • For donors age 73+, QCDs count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
  • This is a meaningful way to give while preserving your current cash flow.

If you’d like to make a QCD gift, please contact us at [email protected].