Vision

The Eliza Hope Foundation has served over 700 children in the last 5 years through the therapy center, early intervention social skills preschool program, and extracurricular activity programs called Hope Stars Leagues. Hope Stars Leagues are designed to facilitate peer-to-peer engagement, large group socialization, and self-paced skill-learning for children with autism or other developmental delays. These recreational leagues currently include a revolutionary swim program specifically designed for children with autism, soccer, basketball, kickball, scouts, art and music & movement. The Eliza Hope Foundation has become a second home for local children and families affected by autism. The inclusive center and activities help families experience the joys of a typical childhood, build relationships within the autism community, and help kids work towards an independent future.

Goals

1. 1.The main goal of the Eliza Hope Foundation is to serve as many children and families as possible who are affected by autism in the Hampton Roads community.
2. 2.We are striving to meet all of the needs of the autism community in Hampton Roads- this includes providing ADOS testing for families in need, swim lessons designed specifically for children with autism, and inclusive sports and activity leagues as requested by our community.
3. 3.We are raising funds to support our ongoing operations but also to secure the future of the Eliza Hope Foundation. Our biggest fundraising goal is to secure funds to purchase a building to serve as the permanent home of the Eliza Hope Foundation. This would ensure stability and build equity for the future of our organization.