Help change lives through mobility

A Place to Belong: Jon's Story

By 7017444915 • February 24, 2026
Home looks different for everyone. For Jon, home is now the place he shares with his sister, Shelly. Jon was already living in Shelly’s home when she became one of Hope Haven’s first Host Home providers. What started as a practical next step quickly grew into something far more meaningfu l. As Shelly shared, “Opening our home to Jon was a blessing we didn’t know we needed.” Through Hope Haven’s Host Home program, individuals with disabilities live in the homes of carefully selected providers who offer guidance, companionship, and everyday support. Host Homes are just one of several residential options at Hope Haven, alongside staffed community living homes, because no two individuals require the same level or style of care. What matters most is creating a place where people can live safely, grow their independence, and feel truly included. For Jon, that environment means being part of everyday family life, whether that’s grocery shopping and shared meals or being able to help with Shelly’s in-home daycare. “Living here makes me feel happy,” Jon says. For Shelly’s family, the experience has been transformative. “We’ve all become more patient and understanding,” she shares. “My boys have learned gratitude, acceptance, and what it means to truly welcome someone into your life.” That mutual impact is what makes Host Homes unique. “It doesn’t feel like a job,” Shelly explains. “It’s more of a relationship. You get to help someone feel independent, yet safe.” She was quick to add that the impact goes both ways. As she puts it, “You just might meet your best friend.” Because of supporters like you, individuals like Jon have the opportunity to live in a home where they are supported and valued — not just as clients, but as people. Your generosity makes it possible for Hope Haven to offer a range of residential supports, creating safe, stable, relationship-centered living options for individuals with disabilities right here in our communities. “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” — Romans 12:10 If you wish to contribute, please CLICK HERE to donate today.  Thank you for your continued support, prayers, and partnership in Hope Haven’s mission.
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“Use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.” Ephesians 4:28 NLT 

Across the globe, people spend hours, days, or even years in isolation, unable to experience the dignity and freedom they deserve. This past January, a group of volunteers served in Costa Rica to fulfill Hope Haven’s mission to provide advocacy and resources for those with disabilities in developing countries. They simply put their hands to work and delivered over 106 custom-fitted wheelchairs to individuals in need. More importantly, they provided them with hope and freedom.

CHANGING LIVES THROUGH MOBILITY 

Following her first trip with HHIM on January 17, 2024, volunteer Maddie Pazour , Hope Haven Day Hab Services Manager, got to see firsthand how your donations change lives. “I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to join the wheelchair distribution trip to Costa Rica,” said Maddie. “As the wheelchair clinics progressed throughout the week, I met some of the most amazing people, both volunteers and those receiving wheelchairs. I spent most of my time checking wheelchair brakes and transcribing the stories of how these people got to a place in their life where they needed a wheelchair. Hearing their stories and seeing their smiles is something I will never forget.”

People are often on waiting lists for years before owning a wheelchair. “When people arrive with their family members, you can see the desperation in their eyes. Then, when they finally get seated in their wheelchairs, there is unspeakable joy and to see the joy on their faces is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. It’s life-changing! Every single person I helped was so grateful, positive, and thankful for what they had. One gentleman hadn’t left his house or bed for five years, and this was his first outing. It was an honor to be a part of creating countless cherished memories for these individuals and their families. I went to Costa Rica with the mindset to give. In the end, it was me who received so much more in return.” 

HELP US CHANGE LIVES! 

Your partnership will deliver hands-on, Christ-centered help to people who wouldn’t otherwise receive the equipment they need, or the eternal source of hope and freedom. Your contribution will enable us to continue to change the lives of those in need around the world – today and in the future!

If you wish to contribute, please  CLICK HERE   to donate today. At Hope Haven, we thank you again for your support and prayers in serving our mission. 


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