We are excited to announce Hope Hill's new facility is in progress

 

In May we finally broke ground on our new facility, which will provide our children with an environment to grow and excel in! 

 

Linda J. Turner Center for Education Features Include:

• 3 new classrooms, with innovative designs for optimal learning Student workstations designed at best practice standards

• Break room and storage center

• Interactive technology, including student iPads

• Fiber Optic cables and high-speed internet

 

Shue Center for Wellness Features Include:

• Approximately 6,000 square feet of space

• Year-round exercise and wellness center

• Basketball court with ability to transition into tennis or volleyball courtIndoor track

• Exercise center fully equipped with machines and fitness equipment

• Audio and video-ready with speakers and screen

 

Our wellness center will be so much more than just a new facility and building, it's a place where these girls can heal and grow, where they can play, and where they can "just be girls." The children we serve at Hope Hill deserve the best care possible, please help us provide it by supporting our "Breaking New Ground" campaign.

 

The Need

 

Built in 1960, the second floor of the Farris Building houses Hope Hill’s alternative school and counseling offices. Originally designed as an orphanage, bedrooms have been converted into our current classrooms. Rooms are overcrowded and lacking in storage. The environment would be less than ideal for your average classroom of students, and is even less ideal for our students, who already struggle with boundary issues, trust issues, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and ADHD. The girl’s we serve need an education facility conducive to learning, where they feel comfortable and engaged.

 

Studies continue to show that exercise has a positive effect trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression; so much so that most PTSD recovery programs include exercise in their treatment. Because the majority of our residents deal with trauma and other anxiety issues, regularly planned exercise is an essential activity in their program, and the new wellness center will allow year-round consistency for our girls.

 

Read more on our blog.