HOPE HAVEN HISTORY

Hope Haven first opened its doors in 1964 with two teachers, an aide and eleven children, in a classroom located at the Rock Valley Christian School.  The idea of Hope Haven, however, began in 1959 as the dream of four men.  These men had a dream to provide a "Christian Horizon of Hope" for persons with handicaps and their families.

Since our beginning 40 years ago, Hope Haven has changed dramatically from the small class of eleven children, but our focus has always remained constant, to provide the "Christian Horizon of Hope" to those who we serve.

1965 - A separate building was rented to house the programs.

1966 - Land was purchased and building plans were made to accommodate
           our expanding enrollment which went from 11 to 36 in two short years.

1968 - The Work Training Center began, providing work experience and training to adults with handicaps. 
           Enrollment was over 75 children and adults.

1972 - Construction on two new building additions began.

1973 - Total agency enrollment was up to 241 adults and children.

1974 - Hope Haven's programs underwent several changes.  Educational
to       services to children were transferred to the Iowa Department of
1978   Public Instruction.  Part of the Hope Haven building was leased to 
          AEA 4 to enable DPI to run the educational programs.  Work Activity
          moved to larger facilities in downtown Rock Valley, and subsequently
          to an even larger facility on the east side of town.

1982 - Construction began on 3 HUD funded residential buildings.  These
           buildings, Redwood Court, Riverview Apartments and Northside Hill
           (Hull) when completed would provide training and housing for 36
           adults.

1983 - Redwood Court, Riverview Apartments and Northside Court were
          completed and occupied.

          Hope Haven was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
          Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

          The Gospel Choir (comprised of Hope Haven consumers) was organized
          and presented 6 concerts during the first year.

          Hope Haven began a formal Vocational Evaluation Program.

1984 - Hope Haven's 20th Anniversary.

          The Board took steps to strengthen Hope Haven's endowment fund
          by authorizing the development of the position of Development Director.

1985 - A total of 250 people were served in the 1984-85 year.

1986 - Hope Haven was re-accredited for 3 years by CARF.

           237 persons were served in the 1985-86 year.

1987 - Niessink Home opened.

          Major program emphasis placed on the development of Social Work.

          237 persons were served in the 1986-87 year.

1988 - Continued growth in Community-Based Employment/Supported Work
          and Supervised Living Arrangement/Apartment Program.
 
          Began Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program for persons with chronic
          mental health disabilities.

          230 persons served in the 1987-88 year.

1989 - Hope Haven began the Celebration of 25 years of providing services
          to people with disabilities.

          Re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
          Facilities for a 3 year period.

          247 persons were served in FY1988-89.

1990 - The Community Supervised Living Arrangement (CSALA) Apartment
          program was expanded to include the community of Rock Rapids.
 
         New product development expanded to include over 30 products
         produced and/or packaged in the vocational programs.

         The Board approved the development of a 3 bed group home in
         Pipestone, MN.

         The Society approved the purchase of a building for the Work Activity
         Program and the development of two 6-bed ICF/MR group homes.

         The Hope Haven Support Foundation was developed.

         249 persons were served.

1991 - Two 6 bed group homes opened.  These homes provide community
          living for adults who have severe disabilities.  Westview Homes are
          licensed as Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded.

         The Pipestone Group Home, serving 3 men, opened.

         The Work Activity Center moved to a new larger location named
         Parkview Industries.

         The Work Training Center expanded client training and employment
         opportunities through the addition of a Robotics Welder.

         261 persons were served.

1992 - In response to a request from the Government of Romania, three
          representatives from Hope Haven visited several programs for people
         with disabilities in that country.  Plans for providing additional assistance
         to Romania are being discussed.

         Despite severe cuts by the state of Iowa, Hope Haven has been able
         to continue services to children over the age of 17 in two foster care
         programs.

         263 people were served.

1993 - A 4-plex and an 8-plex apartment building were opened in Sioux Center.

          277 persons were served.

1994 - Began the Day Treatment program for adults who have chronic mental
          illnesses.  The program grew from 5 to 16 participants during the first
          year.

          Began the Family-Centered services program to support families in
          keeping their children in their home rather than in foster care.  The
          program grew from 1 family to 14 families in the first year.

          Hope Haven International Ministries was established by the Board
          with the primary goal of providing services and support for people
          with disabilities in third world and eastern European countries.

          A record number of people were served by Hope Haven.  There were
          283 people who received services.

1995 - New Group Homes were opened in Sioux Center (2 homes) each serving
          3 people.

          Additional homes are planned for Sioux Center, Pipestone and Orange
          City.

          A record number of people were served - 342!!

          An After-School Day Treatment program for children with behavior
          disorders began.

1996 - A Waiver Home opened in Rock Valley.

          Expanded the International Ministries program in Romania.  

          Services 489 people, increase was due to vocational evaluation and
          children services.

1997 - Hope Haven Society approved a new manufacturing building for Double
          HH Manufacturing.

          Hope Haven Foundation accepts the challenge of a major fund raising
          campaign.

          Served 586 peoples, an increase of 20%, mostly due to new children/
          family services.

          Hope Haven International Ministries opens wheelchair repair shops in the
          South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, also in Vermillion, South
          Dakota, Edgerton, Minnesota and the Dominican Republic.

1998 - Double HH Manufacturing moved to the new building.

           Hope Haven International Ministries moved to new facility.

           The Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services moved to new facilities.

           Served 665 people.

           Hope Haven achieved a three-year accreditation from CARF.

1999 - Various services expanded to several new communities for Hope Haven
          including: Sibley, Sheldon, Primghar, Cherokee, Le Mars, Milford, and
          Ireton, IA.

          Served 747 people.

          Nearly 11,000 wheelchairs delivered since the start of Hope Haven's
          International Ministries.

2000 - Hope Haven International Ministries continued to expand through the
          development of refurbishing centers in the US and repair centers in
          several other countries.  YTD over 16,000 wheelchairs have now been
          distributed.

          A record number of people received services, over 1200, at 42 sites in
          22 communities.

2001 - Wheelchair shops open in Sanborn and Orange City

           Ireton Wheelchair Center began manufacturing a new wheelchair for distribution

           Hope Haven accredited by CARF for another 3 years

           Waiver home opens in Arnolds Park, Iowa and Edgerton, Minnesota

           Double HH Manufacturing begins production and sales of new hitchpin - the LockEase hitchpin

           Served 1,439 children and adults with disabilities. 

           Served 1,002 children in 9 different children and family programs

2002 - Wheelchair Distribution and Ministry Center opens in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

          Hope Haven conducts First Benefit Auction

          First spiritual retreat for persons with disabilities held in Guatemala

          Waiver home opens in Spencer, Iowa
 
          Served 796 children in 7 different programs

          Served 161 individuals with mental illness at 5 locations throughout Iowa

          Hope Haven distributed 4,9115 wheelchairs globally

2003 - Waiver home opens in Spirit Lake, Iowa

          Intensive Psych Rehab (IPR) office opens in Waterloo, Iowa 

          Hope Haven served 1,178 children an adults with disabilities in 26 programs at 48 sites

2004 - September 2004 marks 40 years of service for persons with disabilities

           Hope Haven is accredited by CARF for another three years

           Osceola Employment Services (OES) moves into its new workshop in Sibley

            Four-bed waiver home opens for teenage girls in Orange City

            Community Service Coordination was discontinued due to state funding

            Wheelchair Shop opens in the basement of 
            First Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge

             HHIM celebrates 10th Anniversary

             Hope Haven produces new video/DVD "I Heard The Little Voice"

             Hope Haven Double HH earns ISO 9001:2000 Certification

             Parkview Industries begin rubber mat contracts with Federal Government through NISH