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In this Spectrum News 13 In Focus interview, Hope Partnership CEO, Rev. Mary Downey shares why access to legal identification is a critical step for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty. From employment and housing to healthcare and basic dignity, having an ID can open doors that change lives.
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Hope Partnership is now a Sanctuary Certified Organization, meaning the Institute recognizes their commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and traumainformed spaces. The Sanctuary Model focuses on creating environments that promote healing and resilience, especially for individuals who have experienced trauma. It’s built on promoting core commitments of nonviolence, emotional intelligence, social learning, social responsibility, democracy, open communication, and growth and change.
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Hope Partnership has officially begun construction on Thrive Studios, a transformative affordable housing project in the heart of Kissimmee that will turn the Crown Motel into a beacon of hope and stability for the community—marking a major step forward in addressing Osceola County’s growing need for attainable housing.
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As I reflect on 2024, I am filled with gratitude and hope. This year has been one of remarkable achievements, hard-fought battles, and unwavering dedication to the belief that housing is a fundamental human right. At Hope Partnership, we hold fast to the conviction that every person deserves not just to survive, but to thrive. And that belief has driven every milestone we celebrated this year.
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