Chronological History of Hope Network

Highlights and Milestones

1960

• An adjunctive therapy department (work experience) was established at Pine Rest Christian Hospital. Herb Start was the Director.

1963

• The Sheltered Workshop at Pine Rest Christian Hospital became incorporated.

1964

• Sheltered Workshop building was built and opened.

1970

• The Vocational Development Department was established.

1972

• Northwest Center opened; work and activity programs began.

1973

• The Southeast Center opened; work and activity programs began.

1974

• Pine Rest Christian Rehabilitation Services became the new name for the Pine Rest Sheltered Workshop.

1976

• The first residential program was developed.

1978

• Kent Community Industries, contracted work, was established.

1980

• Cedar Springs Center opened and work and activity programs began.

1981

• The Grand Rapids Center for Independent Living was established.

1983

• A board for Pine Rest Christian Rehabilitation Services was established separate from the Pine Rest Christian Hospital board.
• Herb Start was appointed as CEO.

1985

• Hope Rehabilitation Network became the new name for Pine Rest Christian       Rehabilitation Services.
• The first Metropolitan Alternative Housing Corporation was established. 

1986

• Sojourners Transitional Living Center, Traumatic Brain Injury building opened.
• Hope Network became a separate corporation from Pine Rest Christian Hospital. 
• Kentwood Center, activity program, opened.

1987

• Cedar Springs homes, adult foster care, opened.
• The Hope Network Foundation was established.
• Metropolitan Apartments, accessible apartments, opened.

1988

• Phase Two of the Sojourners Transitional Living Center opened.
• The Prader-Willi Syndrome program, specialized adult foster care, was established.

1989

• The Northeast Center, activity program was established. 

1990

• The Grandville Center, activity program was established.
• The Home of Hope, for the terminally ill, opened.
• New adult foster care homes opened.
• Walker Village, accessible apartments, opened. 

1991

• The Leonard Pines Apartments, accessible living, opened.
• The Birchgrove Apartments opened.
• The Home of Hope moved to a twelve-bed home.
• Exodus Correctional Ministries became an affiliate of Hope Network.
• Two new adult foster care homes opened. 

1992

• Christian Homes, Inc. became an affiliate of Hope Network.

1993

• ARCH, Inc. became an affiliate of Hope Network.
• The Wildwood, Westwynde, and Ridgeway homes became part of Hope Network.
• The Home of Hope moved to Sojourners and became an 18-bed home.
• The Creative Housing Service was developed.
• Good Homes, Inc. became an affiliate of Hope Network. 

1994

• MOARC became an affiliate of Hope Network.
• April 15 the corporate offices moved into the newly remodeled building at 3375 S. Division Avenue.
• River Valley opened.
• The Carlton Homes opened.
• Heartside Grocery opened.
• The Big Rapids Rehabilitation Services opened.
• Oakland County Housing was developed.

1995

• The Oakland County Housing Intermediary was established.
• The Hillview Apartments became part of Hope Network.
• Hope Network, S.E. became an affiliate of Hope Network.
• Hope Network Kalamazoo became an affiliate of Hope Network.
• The Village of Kalamazoo Apartments became part of Hope Network.
• Six adult foster care homes opened. 

1996

• The Residential Treatment Center became an affiliate of Hope Network. (Now    HNBHS). 
• A joint venture between HN Rehab Services and Spectrum formed a new corporation: Hope/Spectrum CCG. 

1997

• Hope Network West Michigan became an affiliate of Hope Network.
• The Hope Network Management Services Organization was established (MSO).
• West Lake residential program began providing supports and case management to persons formerly long term residents of state hospitals. 
• Two HUD 811’s opened in Big Rapids. 
• NOC Industries of Cadillac, Michigan joined Hope Network as a new affiliate. 
• Hope Network Southeast in Pontiac created supported living settings for 17 people, increased AFC programs for 17 people, and expanded Shelter Plus Care and rent subsidy programs. 
• MOARC expanded supported housing programs in existing HUD apartments as well as a newly purchased tri-plex. 
• Creative housing opportunities initiated in Niles, Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Kingsley, as well as in Oakland and Macomb Counties.

1998

• West Lake adds services for persons with developmental disabilities. 
• North Ottawa opened to serve persons with high level needs and specialized residential services for persons with mental illness. 
• Numerous apartments added in Lansing, Kalamazoo, Pontiac and other areas. 
• Lansing Rehabilitation Services became its own affiliate.  
• Genesis Housing Corporation formed. 
• Exodus transitional living apartments opened for ex-offenders. Several creative housing opportunities opened in Niles, Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Oakland, Muskegon and St. Joseph Counties. 

1999

• Horizons of Michigan expands services to persons with behavioral problems and complex psychological issues related to aging. 
• Numerous new homes and day program capacity added. 
• Hope Network S.E. developed a new OBRA home for elderly persons with mental illness and expanded Hidden Oaks, to serve persons with complex behaviors. HUD 811 opens in Battle Creek by Living Ways in cooperation with Summit Pointe CMH. 
• Living Ways acquires a HUD 202 apartment complex to serve persons with developmental disabilities. 
• Genesis develops 49 affordable apartments in Kent County with CMH support.

2000 – 2001

• New Hope joint venture initiated between New Passages and Hope Network S.E. to serve 20 persons with high needs. 
• Two Hope Network affiliates, MOARC and NOC merge to form Hope Network North Michigan. 
• Outcomes, financial and general performance measurement systems refined and affiliate credentialing system implemented. Masquignon N/P Housing Corp. opened apartments in Muskegon. 
• Hill House N/P Housing Corp. was founded in 2000. 
• Twin Lakes N/P Housing Corp. founded in 2001.

2002

• HN Rehab Services opens a pediatric clinic in Big Rapids. 
• Exodus became a part of Hope Network West Michigan. 
• Horizons of Michigan changed their name to Hope Network Behavioral Health Services. 
• Hope Network Services Corp. formed in May. 

2003

• HN Rehab Services opens another clinic in Mt. Pleasant.
• Neurobehavioral program opened, as well as a new six-bed AFC. 
• Case management services were developed in Jackson/Hillsdale Counties by HNSE.
• Living Ways and ARCH merged to form one Corporation: HNS. 

2004

• HNWM purchased four buildings on 36th Street and moved their operation and Hope Network Corporate Offices to that location in the fall. 
• Exodus and Non Custodial Parents Program moved from Leonard to 781 36th Street.
• New Health Care Software (HCS) was implemented network-wide. 
• HNSE started case management services in Kalamazoo.
• Lansing opened their six new supported independent living studio apartments in October. 
• Celebrated the opening of the Institute for Neurodevelopmental Differences in November. 
• HNNM became part of HNWM in November.

2005

• Purchased the Institute Facility at 3333 36th Street SE in August.
• Opened the Wilson Home.
• Sold Hope Network South to CLO (Community Living Options).
• Gave ‘My Own Home’ to existing Board of Directors. 

2006

• New Hope converted from a 16 bed to a 12 and eight bed program.
• HNSE and New Hope merged into a single Corporation. 
• North Ottawa remodeled and re-opened as Harbor Point Intensive East and West.   
• HNSE and HNBHS received new three-year CARF Accreditation. 
• In August, Phil Weaver became the new CEO.
• In October, the Zech Pavilion practically appeared overnight.

2007

• On April 1, Hope Network Foundation began a new capital campaign – Brighter Futures: A collaborative approach to providing comprehensive services for tomorrow’s child.
• On May 10, Hope Network Rehabilitation Services held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Peter and Pat Cook Center for Rehabilitation Services.
• On August 14, Ivanrest, a six-bed AFC home, opened.
• In October, ReportLine, a fraud and abuse hot line, was implemented for Hope Network employees and consumers.
• In November, Hope Network West Michigan and Hope Network Rehabilitation Services received a three-year Accreditation from CARF.
• Minnie Roberts funded the purchase and improvement of two properties to build a six-bed AFC home. 

2008

• Hope Network Industries expanded capacity and the JAMS program was implemented.
• A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Hope Network Industries building, located at 3457 Roger B. Chaffee, was held on April 14.
• Participation was at its highest for the 3rd annual Walk With Hope Network, held at Lamar Park on May 3rd.
• June 10 marked the launch of Hope Network’s new logo.
• On September 3, Hope Network announced the launch of Project SEARCH, a unique collaboration between agency, host business (Fifth Third Bank) and school (GRPS) that allows students with special needs, in their final year of high school, to participate in a variety of internships within the host business – the first in Michigan.
• In September, Hope Network Services Corporation was awarded the Green Clean Firm Designation, making it the first firm in Michigan to earn this certification.  
• October 2^nd, Hope Network Rehabilitation Services opened a six-bedroom adult foster care home in Kalamazoo that was created especially for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
• Boston Street Home opens new facility for women with developmental disabilities.

 2009

• The First Annual Prayer Breakfast drew 150 guests from over 20 congregations.
• Job Fair at DeVos Place draws over 1000 potential candidates.
• Premiere for The Other Breakfast Club – HNRS – documentary filmed in February 2008.
• Hope Network awarded a five-year, $1.75m federal grant that will allow Workforce Development to continue its efforts in working with Michigan companies to develop industry-specific training for individuals with disabilities.
• March 20th – Workforce Development launches the Projects With Industry Program, which serves individuals with disabilities by assisting with job training and placement opportunities in the competitive workforce.
• Lifestyle Enrichment Programs now available in Kalamazoo.
• On May 2nd, Hope Network hosted its 4th annual Walk with Hope Network raising thousands to support Hope programs and services.
• Hope Network publishes the book “You Kept Thinking I was Special,” a story about a woman’s inspirational road to recovery.
• May – Hope Network Services Corporation named recipients of the Regional 2008 GSA/NISH Partners in Service Excellence Award.
• Hope Network Rehabilitation Services expands in Grand Rapids with its new Forest Glen Home completed today.
• On June 3rd, Hope Network celebrated the first 13 graduates of Project SEARCH.
• Project SEARCH receives $75,000 grant.
• June 29th – Hope Network receives over 1,800 donations from HUB International for Hope homes.
• On July 1st, Hope Network hosted the Coral Lettinga Center for Autism Tour, with construction beginning in July.