History

1960’s

1968, Home of Hope, Inc. opened its doors to serve eight individuals
Residential facility filled to capacity for thirty-five individuals

1970’s

Facilities expanded to a capacity for forty-eight individuals
Additional 7,500 square feet, Learning and Recreation Center developed
New wing for thirty-five individuals with enlarged kitchen and dining facilities
Twelve acres purchased for recreation, horticulture, maintenance and parking

1980’s

Gymnasium enlarged with the construction of music room and pool
Two group homes constructed north of campus
Donation of 115 acres northwest of campus – Wodloe Meadows
Workshop and Thrift Store opened in downtown area
Construction of four six-bed group homes in four sectors of Vinita

1990’s

Community-Based Supported Living Program created
Community-Based Supported Employment Program created
Fishing pond developed at Wodloe Meadows
Development of first two Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) six-bed program in OK.
Picnic Shelter built at Wodloe Meadows with handicapped accessible facilities
Vocational Integrated Community Awareness program developed in Vinita, Pryor and Claremore
Received first HUD grant for $1.4 million to build four six person homes in Vinita and Hope Housing of Vinita, Inc was incorporated
Received second HUD grant for $1.3 million to build four six-person homes in Miami and Hope Housing of Miami, Inc was incorporated
Received grant from Warren Foundation to construct and furnish one six-person home
Grand opening of the four Hope Housing of Vinita ICFs/MR six-bed homes
Grand opening of the four Hope Housing of Miami ICFs/MR six-bed homes
Grand opening of the Dawson house
First private agency in state & only one of four agencies nationwide to downsize large institution, from 94 people to only 16 people living under one roof
Remodeled portion of New Hope to create family dining area for 16 people
Converted picnic shelter into a building for leisure time opportunities for all individuals at HOH
Completion of largest fundraising campaign in Home of Hope history, $800,000
Grand opening of Hope Industries in industrial park

2000 – Present

Conversion of gym into Ruth Smith’s Training Institute for HOH employees
Creation of In-home Supports Program
Creation of Community Living Supports Program
A 10,000 square foot commercial storage unit added to Hope Industries
Creation of a Wildlife Habitat to include 45 acres of Wodloe property
Creation of waterfall on Wodloe Island dedicated as Cathy’s Place honoring board member Cathy Kellough
Construction and dedication of Douglas J. Schwartz Living Foundation Greenhouse
Acquired Rogers County Work Training Center in Claremore
Received third HUD grant for $1.6 million to build six three-person homes in Claremore, and Hope Housing of Claremore, Inc. was incorporated
Received fourth HUD grant for $1.6 million to build six three-person homes in Catoosa (3) and Owasso (3), and Hope Housing of Green Country, Inc. was incorporated
Construction of two 8-bed homes for residents of New Hope
Construction of new building for Rogers County Training Center
Grand Opening of the six three-person homes of Hope Housing of Claremore
Grand Opening of the new building at Rogers County Training Center
Grand Opening of the two new 9-bed ICF/MR’s – Wodloe House and Macklanburg House
Grand Opening of the six three-person homes of Hope Housing of Green Country
Creation of Rogers County Community Recycling Program in collaboration with the City of Claremore.
Grand Opening of ‘Centsible Spending’ thrift store in Claremore, OK.
Completion of expansion to Delaware House to create private bedrooms for each resident
Relocation of Attention to Detail vocational training auto detail shop in downtown Vinita
Completion of facility renovations to Wodloe Acres facility 2008:
40th Anniversary Celebration!
Grand Opening of Centsible Spending II resale shop in downtown Vinita, OK.
Grand Opening of Centsible Spending III resale shop in Pryor, OK.
Grand Opening of Centsible Spending IV resale shop in Disney, OK.