Summer Update on Yawkey Strategic Investment Grant
House of Possibilities (HOPe) is excited to share significant progress following the Yawkey Foundation's Strategic Investment grant of $555,000, awarded late last year to support the pre-construction work for the expansion of our Easton campus. Partnering with CCS Fundraising, a nationally recognized consulting firm, we conducted a four-month Campaign Planning Study involving over 110 stakeholders. The study confirmed that HOPe is well-positioned to move forward with a $10M capital campaign aimed at expanding our facility and enhancing our services.
“Stakeholders believe now is the time to harness community goodwill and momentum for a $10M capital campaign that expands HOPe’s Easton facility to meet the clear need for services and ensures HOPe’s strategic vision is realized.” - CCS Fundraising, 2024 Campaign Planning Study
As seen in the summary of CCS’s Findings:
97% of study participants have a very positive or positive perception of HOPe
There is broad support for the expansion of our Easton facility and further investment in Workforce Development programming
91% of participants had a “Very Positive” or “Positive” reaction to the campaign
100% of study interviewees said they would consider a financial gift to the campaign
These results affirm our community’s commitment to seeing HOPe grow and continue meeting the increasing demand for our services, including Workforce Development programming. For additional information, please see the Campaign Planning Study’s Executive Summary.
HOPe invites you to join us on October 8th for our Annual Meeting, where we will share the campaign vision and outline future actions. Thank you for your continued support of HOPe’s mission and the individuals we serve.
