Having Hope

In fall of 2015, Hope Strengthens Foundation (HSF) partnered with Martha's Vineyard Community Services (MVCS) to establish a fund dedicated to provide targeted support to individuals and families who greatly benefit from their Disability Services program. Through this...

Earlier this week Tara visited Dana Farber Cancer Institute and received the wonderful news that her MRI results came back clear! She is ready to advance to cycle 41 of her clinical trial. Additionally, Tara has been seizure/episode free for over one year. Tara...

Hope Strengthens Foundation (HSF) is a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) public charity that provides critical financial support to individuals and families facing life-threatening illness or recovering from traumatic injuries. Five years ago, our roots were established...

Hope Strengthens Foundation proudly supports #GivingTuesday – a movement encouraging giving around the holiday season. You can make a difference by making a donation to Hope Strengthens Foundation that will help us provide critical financial support to individuals and...

The mission of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. CFC is the...

Thanks to generous contributions from our donors, Hope Strengthens Foundation has started to cover the cost of physical training sessions for Rob Gibson at his local YMCA. These sessions have made a positive difference for Rob as he battles back from a...

Hope Strengthens Foundation was recently introduced to Loren Mollon. His story commenced last year when he was diagnosed with a neurological disease called Charcot Marie Tooth. It causes peripheral nerve damage in his arms and legs. As a result of this diagnosis,...

Last November, a seemingly healthy and fit young man named Rob Gibson went for a run and suddenly collapsed with a major heart attack. The situation was so severe, it resulted in a traumatic brain injury and Rob was left in a coma. His neurologist told the family that...

On Saturday, September 12, community members gathered at the Tisbury Spring Building in Vineyard Haven, MA for the 3rd Annual Hope Strengthens Foundation Roast & Raise. The event raised support for individuals and families facing life-threatening illness,...