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Hope Homes:
Empowering
Independence and Inclusion
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Stark County’s first smart home for individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs WRITTEN BY AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MORIAH SEMENIK
In a landmark moment for the Stark County community, Hope Homes Foundation Incorporated, a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, has unveiled the region’s first-ever Smart Home designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. The project is a result of the organization’s unwavering commitment to affordable housing and support services for those in need, with an
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impressive six-decade legacy in the field. This project was made possible through collaborations with Charis Homes, the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and Midwest Health Services. Paul Herrera, Hope Homes Executive Director explains that the organization has been a beacon of hope for individuals with developmental disabilities and special
