Rock Valley / Spencer, Iowa — A Rock Valley-based provider of services to persons with disabilities has received a large donation.
Hope Haven officials tell us they are pleased to announce they have received a generous donation from Sunshine Services of Spencer, Iowa in the form of a commercial real estate property. They tell us the building consists of a large office and program space that will be utilized by Hope Haven for services and activities that empower individuals with disabilities.
Hope Haven officials tell us they are thankful to Sunshine Services and Board President Ron Feucht for the significant contribution.
Hope Haven marketing director Brooke Kooima tells us about it.
(as said:)”We’re so grateful for them for that donation. We will use that for our programming and services in the Spencer area for the individuals with disabilities that we serve. So it’s a really impactful donation and one that we will definitely utilize well into the future.”
Kooima says when Hope Haven came to Spencer in 2015, they took over some services that Sunshine Services had been providing.
Hope Haven CEO Matt Buley says that this is “amongst the most impactful donations Hope Haven has received in our history.” He says they are proud to be part of the Spencer area, and to “support so many wonderful individuals.” He says that the Sunshine Board’s gift is a springboard for years of continued impact.
Hope Haven provides services for people with disabilities in Northwest Iowa and Southwest Minnesota, including Community Living; Employment Services; Day Habilitation; Mental Health and Recovery; and Religious Services and International Ministries. For more information you can visit hopehaven.org.
