Hope Network was born from a belief that no human is more valuable than the next.
Equally Human is more than a message. It’s a movement.
That movement starts with you. If you shift your attitude and your actions and start to advocate for others, you can help us create a world where everyone is seen as equally human.
Attitude
Every person is valuable. People are so much more than what society labels them as. We are here to challenge the stereotypes, reject unconscious bias, and embrace the humanity in every person. Disability? Diagnosis? Doesn’t matter. We are all equally human.
Actions
Health. Independence. Self-belief. Everyone deserves the chance to reclaim their strength, find their independence, and rediscover their purpose. It’s on all of us to create a world where barriers are broken, support is unwavering, and every person has the tools to thrive.
Advocacy
Don’t walk away. Walk toward. Advocating for inclusion means taking action: dismantling bias, amplifying voices, and creating a world where everyone belongs. Together we can build communities that embrace every person as equally human.
Every day, we put in the work so everyone can thrive.
From sunrise to sunset—and long after dark—Hope Network is on the move. Across Michigan, in every moment, we’re empowering people, breaking barriers, and creating opportunities. Watch how we’re making an impact around the state, 24/7.
Serving 34,000+ people annually.
With 2,000+ team members.
At 125+ locations across Michigan.
The work we do makes a real impact.
For over 60 years, all across Michigan, Hope Network has been breaking down barriers and creating communities where people can truly thrive. Explore our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about how we’re making a difference.
In Christian service, Hope Network empowers people to overcome challenges to achieve their highest level of independence.
Hope Network will be a nationally recognized provider of solutions for individuals and communities we serve. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, we will provide exceptional value in increasingly remarkable ways wherever our services are needed.
Our highly diverse and talented workforce is the foundation to our success. We actively seek applicants who desire to make a difference in their community, while working alongside people from all walks of life. Hope Network is committed to fostering environments where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, national origin, ability status, age or veteran status.
Hope Network’s six decades of service, and its absolute commitment to the persons we serve, leads us to a vision of advocacy on their behalf. We will use our voice to speak for those whose voices are muted by injustice, by disability, and by fear. We will stand with those we serve, honored by their trust to represent their cause, knowing that justice for them is justice for us all.
Guided by a mission to serve, these are the values Hope is built on.
The People We Serve
We serve each person individually and competently, with dignity and compassion. We support personal choice and encourage individuals to achieve their maximum abilities and outcomes.
Our Employees
We are committed to employing the best people and giving them the tools and resources to succeed. We hire, train, and develop employees to attain their highest potential within a safe work environment.
Integrity
We do everything with uncompromising ethical principles, honesty, and accountability to our mission.
Teamwork
We are “One Hope Network.” We communicate openly and work together to achieve personal and organizational goals. We collaborate with external resources to maximize services and efficiencies.
Innovation
We are advocates of change and continuous improvement. We continually seek new ideas to better serve our clients. We make bold moves from well-informed decisions.
Stewardship
We are accountable to all of our stakeholders for the best use of resources. We will manage our financial health to meet current needs and to invest for the future.
We’ve earned the top seal of excellence.
The hard-earned Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) seal is given to providers who show a deep commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback, and serving the community.
“We were willing to take risks that other organizations were not willing to take.”
–Herb Start, Founder of Hope Network
On our organization’s 50th anniversary, our first three CEOs from over the years told their story—each focused on the different eras they served. As we move into our sixth decade, new CEO Bob Von Kaenel is honored to build upon the foundation of strong leadership set by his predecessors.
How’d we get here? Let’s wind back the clock…
Our Pastoral Services team meets people wherever they are, whatever their faith tradition.
Our pastoral services work is all about breaking down barriers, reaching across them, and forming relationships between churches and the people we serve.
Annual Statistics
Our Leadership Team
Hope Network Board of Trustees
Hope Network Foundation Board
Partner with Us
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Work at Hope
From Physical Therapists, to Finance, to Direct Support Professionals, we’re always looking for the best and the brightest.
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Give Back
Learn more about the Hope Network Foundation and how you can donate, attend an event, volunteer, or support us in a different way.