If it were up to us, summer break would last all the way through September. It really is one of the most beautiful months here in our mitten state. Lucky for us, we had the opportunity to spend a beautiful Saturday in September at the Outdoor Discovery Center with some special families connected to Family […]

There are some moments that feel big, and this is one of them. By “big,” I mean something that matters deeply to me. And because of that, I’ve found it a little hard to know exactly what to say. I just knew I wanted to say something. I keep going back to those early days—before […]

When Andrew and Kate first met Silas, he was just three days old and completely alone. He lay in a NICU bed in Detroit, his tiny body covered with bruises. He had already endured more than 25 needle pokes, and his eyes were swollen from the tests and treatments that had already taken a toll. […]

From the moment Tegan was born, mom could tell she was different. As a baby, Tegan would get very upset and wasn’t easily soothed. Mom knew she would grow up to be a more sensitive child compared to her peers.  At a young age, Tegan was diagnosed with ADHD,  generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive […]

On a beautiful sunny Sunday in late June, more than 160 children, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, and caregivers gathered together for a full day of experiencing all the fun that Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo has to offer. When we host a family event, it’s not just for the families … it’s just as […]

On Saturday, April 25, Family Hope Foundation hosted a memorable family event in partnership with the Coopersville Marne Railway. Sponsored in-part by Meyering Insurance and Auto Owners Insurance, more than 120 guests joined us for a relaxing ride along the rails as we made the seven-mile trek between Coopersville and Marne.  It was the picture-perfect […]

Today, we’d like to share a story about Elijah—one of the most curious, funny, and loving boys, according to mom and dad. At two years old, he has a spunky personality that touches everyone around him.  “One of the best things about Eli is how much he loves. He shows empathy for his family and […]

We’d like to introduce you to Grace. Funny. Mischievous. Joyful Grace. Words used by her parents, Jason and Karen, to describe the youngest member in their family of ten.  At just six years old, Grace is the baby of the family, and loves spending time with her older brothers and sisters, the oldest being twenty-one. […]