B. Hope for the Holidays
Join us for a fun day of shopping and support Benjamin's Hope! This special event promises a delightful mix of art, crafts, and unique merchandise from local artists and merchants. Whether you're searching for a new piece of art for your home, a handcrafted gift, or simply want to enjoy a day of browsing, this event offers something for everyone. As you explore the diverse array of goods, you'll be pleased to know that 15% of all net sales will be donated to Benjamin's Hope. Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family for a day filled with joy, creativity, and community spirit.
OUR STORY
Benjamin’s Hope seeks to welcome all peoples, all abilities and all stories. We believe all people are beautifully created, and all people need hope. Through the Benjamin’s Hope Live, Learn, Play, Worship farmstead community, we pour our hearts into ensuring those with intellectual and developmental differences connect to their greater community and thrive.
OUR MODEL
There’s a longing in every heart to belong. For us, belonging is about creating space where people of differing abilities can live, learn, play and worship with autonomy and connection. Our organizational model supports choice and independence, responsibility and purpose, enrichment, faith and participation.
LIVE
Over 30 adults with a range of intellectual and developmental differences, including autism, have chosen to call Benjamin’s Hope home. These men and women live in independent or semi-independent apartments within welcoming farm-style homes.
LEARN
NEXT is a weekday program that allows adults from the community to participate in a growth-focused, life-long learning program. Participants engage in community-based daytime activities that focus on whole-person development through volunteerism, horticulture, physical fitness, spiritual growth and social development.
PLAY
Play happens organically in the welcoming and natural environment of Benjamin’s Hope. Whether visiting alpacas, walking the winding trails of the area, meeting friends at Club Connect or strolling through our sensory gardens, play refreshes and makes space for meaningful friendships here.
WORSHIP
People throughout West Michigan gather to participate in the Church of Benjamin’s Hope. This radically inclusive and refreshing experience enfolds people of all abilities in the accepting love of Jesus and celebrates people as they are. Our weekly worship service is held on campus Sundays at 6pm.
THE BEN’S HOPE WAY
Committed to loving God and others, we fiercely respect the dignity, intelligence and value of all humans. We are creative, courageous and committed to excellence. Through the love of Christ we live the abundant life together.
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CHILDren are diagnosed with autism.
The rise in autism has birthed an urgent need for innovative care models to help people connect and thrive. Benjamin’s Hope partners with public, private and faith community resources to serve this need for a growing number of families.
52
acres of farmland.
Benjamin’s Hope receives national attention for the way we serve a growing autism population. From gardens and greenhouses to barns and walking trails, our campus offers a shared space to nurture purpose, creativity, and connection for people of all abilities.
300+
Community members engaged each week.
Ben’s Hope is a place where we want everyone to feel welcome. We offer life enrichment, volunteering and worship experiences for all.
OUR SUPPORT
Benjamin’s Hope is a non-profit leader in creating innovative options for adults affected by autism and developmental disability. A thriving example of public/private partnership, we offer essential services such as housing and meaningful day programming partially funded through public healthcare dollars and supported by faithful giving from community members like you. We are forever grateful for those who share our vision for building inclusive community.