Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
This is the dedicated team of Hope's New Beginning. They are dedicated to started our new Special Olympics program and designed great activities for our adults with developmental disabilities.
Finance Chairperson
Jimese Lightfoot
478-221-4002
Athlete Chairpreson
Jordan
Community Relations
Rashonna Jordan
478-314-0579
ABOUT US
Here at www.hopesbeginning.com, we are driven to do our part in making the world a better place. Since 2024, we have taken part in a wide range of activities that empower individuals and communities. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits. Are you ready to join us and create real transformation in the lives of so many?
MISSION STATEMENT
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Mission Statement: To empower the people we support and have a lasting effect on their lives, so they can achieve every goal that is created for their lives.
VISION STATEMENT
Vision Statement: Proper Preparation Produces Peak Performance in all endeavors.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
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INTEGRITY: The embodiment to always be honest, trustworthy, to treat all people with respect and compassion
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COMMITMENT: To make sure people we support are meeting their full potential and talents
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TEAMWORK: Working collaboratively and cooperatively towards achieving a common goal
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ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking responsibility for the content and process of decisions made, actions taken and always reaching to have positive outcomes
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COURAGE: To stand up and advocate for what is right despite negative consequences as long as it is for the people we support.
OUR PROGRAMS
Making a Difference
VOLUNTEERING
The Future Looks Bright
Feeling like there are countless pressing issues that no single program could make a marked difference? Our Volunteering initiative has proven to be a powerful tool for www.hopesbeginning.com to successfully serve our community and improve countless lives. We are looking for volunteers to hellp building and create our future. Please call Emeko Hall at 478-238-6269 if you are interest in volunteering with our Special Olympics training.
DONATIONS
Change for the Better
The Local Empowerment program is our longest running initiative, based on the premise that making a real difference is not only possible but vital. At www.hopesbeginning.com, Local Empowerment is a source of great pride for our Non-Profit. Helping Out People Environments is the driving for behind Hope's New Beginning. Helping Out People Environments is an agency for residential, community living supports, host home and day program for adults with developmental disabilities. We are looking for monetary, clothing, gently using furniture to continue supporting the people we serve.
Our future project is participanting in Special Olympics as a sponsor.
NEWS
Hope's New Beginning located at 3020 Avondale Mill Road, is the new home of Hope's New Beginning, Inc. We are focusing on building the Special Olympics Program, Holiday family gatherings, movie night, and more for our adults with developmental disabilities.
MEET THE OWNERS
Outstanding Quality
Michael Washington is the co-owner of Helping Out People Environments. He’s a native of Milledgeville, Georgia. He graduated from Baldwin High School where he received a full football scholarship to the University of South Carolina (Gamecocks). Michael entered in the draft and played professionally until his injury. Michael has been working with people with intellectual disabilities for over 24 years. He is responsible for all of the residential and host home daily operations. He is the husband of Nicole Washington and the father of two children, Michaela & Michael Jr.
Jimese is the owner of Helping Out People Environments. She’s a native of Macon, Georgia. She graduated high school from Northeast High School, Albany State University where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration with a Concentration in Business Management and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University. Jimese is the mother of one daughter, Kenadi Lauren Lightfoot and the man dog Dallas of the house. Jimese has been working in this field for over 20 years. Jimese is responsible for all of the administrative, day services, in home supports and financial operations of the agency.
DONATE
Sponsorships
This is your donation form. For all monetary donations, please write all checks to Hope's New Beginning. For all donations, please contact 478-259-3041, so we can schedule a time and day to receive the items. Please write checks to "Hope's New Beginning" or cash app $HOPE082009.
Please call Hope's New Beginning for all drop off donations.
