Above: Hope Harbor’s campus is located in Claremore on 380 Road. The serene and peaceful environment lends itself to healing and reflection. Left: Hope Harbor’s Executive Director, Dirk O’Donnell.
Hope Harbor’s Partners Provide Healing for Families Impacted by Trauma BY STEPHANIE STEWARD
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eptember, 2021: Did you know that 2 out of 3 children in the U.S. experience trauma before the age of 16?* When children’s bodies suffer emotional trauma, it often leads to physical ailments down the road. 10 percent of children in the United States have a 3x higher chance of heart disease and cancer,
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because of traumatic events they experienced.** Children who experienced multiple traumatic events have a 20-year shorter life expectancy than other children. September marks the first signs of Fall and at Hope Harbor, the last Saturday in September is always extra special because for the 20+ years, it has been the date
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of Hope Harbor’s Annual Open House and Fish Fry. This event is to show our partners how much we love and appreciate them and all they do to heal children and families impacted by trauma. This year on Sept. 25 beginning at 10:30 a.m. we want to invite all of you to join us on our campus located at 15025 East 380 Road in Claremore. It will be a day filled with great fish and BBQ, children’s activities, a silent basket auction, a live dessert auction and so much more. If you do not know anything about Hope Harbor, Sept. 25 would be a great time to get to know us. The event is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are welcome. Our Executive Director, Dirk O’Donnell and members of our staff will present information about how the program is designed as well as why the program works. You will hear from graduates as well as their families about how their experience here changed their futures. We will also have some of our largest supporters telling their reason for their involvement with our program.
