Hope Recovery Center, as an all-volunteer, grass-roots organization, has achieved a number of milestones, since achieving its 501 (c) 3 status from the Internal Revenue Services the fall of September 2015. Supporters were recruited and elected to serve on the nonprofit’s board of directors to advance the mission of the organization. In 2016, Hope Recovery boldly moved forward to achieve the following milestones:
Increased outreach and other communications commenced, including these milestones during the summer of 2016:
The co-signing of a Memorandum of Understand with Lakebay Community Church in November 2016 forged the future of Hope Recovery Center on the Key Peninsula with the prospect of locating a recovery program on the Church’s 7-plus acre property.
Throughout the winter of 2016-17, HRC’s Board and other volunteers paved the way for even stronger community support with:
In the spring and summer of 2017, a flurry of events and presentations raised both money and awareness. Public forums to engage businesses and the public in the mission of HRC were well attended and well received in the community as its residents coalesced around the issue of Substance Use Disorder.
- During the spring of 2016, the organization introduced its logo and began mobilizing their supporters in the community and beyond.
- HRC’s first major appearance occurred in May 2016 at the Key Peninsula Livable Fair.
Increased outreach and other communications commenced, including these milestones during the summer of 2016:
- HRC formally launched its website.
- The proposed project captured media attention with several newspaper articles featuring Jeremiah Saucier, Executive Director and his vision for a facility that avoids the “cookie cutter” approach to treatment. Articles appeared in the Key Peninsula News and the Peninsula Gateway.
- The first edition of the Hope Recovery Center Business Plan was unveiled and project committees were formed.
The co-signing of a Memorandum of Understand with Lakebay Community Church in November 2016 forged the future of Hope Recovery Center on the Key Peninsula with the prospect of locating a recovery program on the Church’s 7-plus acre property.
Throughout the winter of 2016-17, HRC’s Board and other volunteers paved the way for even stronger community support with:
- Meetings with Kiwanis, a Community Forum, the local Business Association and Tacoma City Club
- About a dozen meetings were held with elected officials, including the 6th Congressional District Representative, Pierce County Prosecutor, State Legislators, and the Pierce County Council District 7 Representative.
- At least 50 private donors have stepped forward with financial contributions, including one $10,000 contribution. To date, approximately $47,000 has been raised.
In the spring and summer of 2017, a flurry of events and presentations raised both money and awareness. Public forums to engage businesses and the public in the mission of HRC were well attended and well received in the community as its residents coalesced around the issue of Substance Use Disorder.
