Why I Love My Hope Haven Job

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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It always seems like February is an easy month to love. With Valentine’s Day nestled right in the middle we are surrounded by hearts and flowers and sweet things for most of the month. Whether we are giving them to our loved ones or enjoying them as gifts valentines serve as a profound reminder as to why love is so much better and stronger and more visible when it is shared.

Randi Grevengoed reminded us of this fact when she shared with us why she loves working at Hope Haven. “When I started working here as a high school student I’ll admit the job was pretty challenging ” she recalls. “But that doesn’t also mean it wasn’t amazing. I think those two things go together more often than not.”

Randi is celebrating her 10th year with us and she has picked up a few things along the way. “Working with people with disabilities has taught me so much ” she said. “I have learned that God does not make mistakes. I watch people struggle and learn how to do the tasks most of us take for granted things like making a bed or brushing teeth but they do it and they do it with such purpose and joy. It has made me realize my own blessings and it has also taught me so much about life—how to be patient how to love unconditionally how to enjoy life’s simple moments and successes.”

“It’s easy for most of us to take our lives for granted ” she adds. “And it’s just as easy to forget to be thankful for them. Working at Hope Haven has given me the gift of gratitude not only for my unique gifts and abilities but also in the increased capacity to celebrate life’s moments and successes in whatever form they take.”

When you live in the service of others you’ll find that Randi’s story is beautifully commonplace. We are proud to offer job opportunities at Hope Haven with competitive pay and benefits but the majority of our team members don’t work here for either of those reasons. We work here because we know the best of our benefits can’t be cashed in or claimed on a tax form; the rewards are simply much too valuable for that.

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