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Hope House Foundation Hope House Foundation provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities The result was Hope House — Virginia's first group home. F.

In 1964, a group of parents in Hampton Roads came together to find an alternative to institutionalizing their adult children with developmental disabilities. By the Eighties, Hope House had 13 group homes throughout Hampton Roads. But by then, we had realized that the people we supported wanted something different. They wanted more privacy. More choice. And more opportunity to be a part of the community — not segregated within a group defined by a shared disability. That's why today, we support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities exclusively in their own homes or apartments. Our individualized service approach allows us to support people with a range of disabilities, in the way that's best for them. So while some receive intensive support, others just need occasional help with cooking, budgeting, or learning a new bus route. Over the years, our innovative, person-centered approach has garnered us a great deal of recognition. In 1995, our Executive Director, Lynne Seagle, received the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation's International Future Leader Award — an honor previously bestowed on Mother Teresa and B. Skinner. In 2008, Hope House received the American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) national award for full community inclusion. And in 2012, the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) gave Hope House its prestigious Community Builder Award. But of all our accomplishments, the one that makes us proudest is helping the people we support lead meaningful lives of their own choosing.

We are hiring!!! Come join our team!
10/21/2026

We are hiring!!! Come join our team!

We have many non profit volunteer & employment opportunities in Hampton Roads that lead to rewarding careers that make a difference in the community. Apply Now

Hope House Foundation’s Team Leaders and Directors met in the Outer Banks last week for their Annual Fall Leadership Sum...
10/19/2026

Hope House Foundation’s Team Leaders and Directors met in the Outer Banks last week for their Annual Fall Leadership Summit, centered on the theme:

“Stay Steady at the Helm: Reflect. Navigate. Recommit.”

Thank you to everyone who made this weekend so special. From incredible art and live music to reconnecting with friends ...
10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who made this weekend so special. From incredible art and live music to reconnecting with friends and neighbors, this festival is all about community. 💛

We’re grateful you celebrated with us and can’t wait to see you again this spring!
🎨 The 2027 Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival returns May 15–16, 2027!

Again, thank you to all our sponsors for their continued support!
TowneBank, Southern Auto Group, Capital Group, Millers Energy, City of Norfolk Government, Ghent Business Association/Ghent Norfolk, Homefix, Hatchett Design Remodel, WHRO Public Media, Veer Magazine, Coastal Virginia Magazine, and 92.3 fm The Tide

Remember, there is shuttle transportation to and from the 2026 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival! 📍 Shuttle Location: ...
10/18/2026

Remember, there is shuttle transportation to and from the 2026 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival!

📍 Shuttle Location: Blair Middle School (730 Spotswood Ave., Norfolk)
🗓 Sunday, October18 | Noon–5 PM

See you today for lots of great art and music!

Address

801 Boush Street, Ste 302
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17576256161

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