About Us
Hope's Way is a 501C3 not for profit organization, funded by donations from individuals, service organizations and businesses in addition to annual fund raising events.

Hope's Way is a FREE recreation center for special needs children and their families. This include physically, mentally, or emotionally challenged individuals of all ages. Though we are for special needs we encourage field trips from schools or youth groups

Hope's Way is designed to provide community based, family-oriented, recreation and much needed respite and support system for parents. By partnering with members of the business community, civic organizations, individual volunteers, Hope's Way opens a gateway to enable underserved families and children to spend quality time together, to improve the life style of challenged children and strengthen the wellness of the family unit. This translates into better communities.

Hope's Way was named in memory of Hope Elizabeth Heyse, the granddaughter of Richard and Elizabeth who died shortly after her birth. In her name, this facility is intended to honor and serve all children. The year 2002 proved to be a very significant and busy year for Hope's Way, Inc. In January plans began for the facility. The first official meeting was held and a Board of Directors was seated and officers were elected. The majority of the governing board members have either children or grandchildren who are special need. Articles of Incorporation were written and filed with the state of Indiana. Shortly after that, filing procedures for tax-exempt status with the Federal government were started. This status was received in June of 2002. Tax exempt status for the state of Indiana was filed for and obtained.

Mission Statement
To enhance the quality of life, health and emotional well being of children and their families from surrounding communities, who have special needs, by providing a cost-free place of respite, directed recreation and family centered activities.

Our Board of Directors

Chairman
William Unruh
Brownsburg, Indiana

Vice-Chair
Frances Unruh
Brownsburg,  Indiana

Treasurer
Nancy Barnett
Bainbridge, Indiana

Secretary/ CEO
Elizabeth Shafer
Bainbridge, Indiana

Richard Shafer
Bainbridge, Indiana

Ray Neier
Roachdale, Indiana

Judy Neier
Roachdale, Indiana

Bob Radez
Heritage Lake

Helena Radez
Heritage Lake