The Mission of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to provide people with disabilities and their families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds with the resources, services, and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.

Guiding Statements

To foster the acquisition of those skills necessary for obtaining a viable standard of living.
To assist individuals with severe disabilities to develop and acquire those services and resources which will allow them to meet their goals for meaningful and productive living.
To facilitate the development of each person’s confidence and self-esteem crucial for one’s growth, development and independence.
To assist with the development and nurturing of fulfilling relationships.

Vision Statement

The vision of the Center of Hope Foundation, Inc. is to broaden the scope of care, resources, advocacy, and services to an ever-widening circle of individuals with disabilities and disabling circumstances from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, who desire to work, overcome barriers to opportunity, who need critical supports to prevail over disadvantages and who wish to achieve and preserve the prospect of a fulfilled life.

This will be pursued without limiting the populations served or their geographic locations through:

creating opportunities to live in the community of choice and assisting individuals in finding homelike and affordable housing
valuing diversity and cultural differences and being conscious of the dynamics inherent when cultures interact.
expanding our workforce by employing individuals with unique talents
continuing education and training for our current workforce
educating and engaging the community and our legislators in support of addressing fundamental human needs
developing marketing, fundraising, and business expansion skills to provide a solid economic base for fulfilling the Agency’s vision.

Key Leadership

Administrative Department

President, CEO, Cindy Howard

Chief Operating Officer, Erika Burrows

Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Ryan Thompson

Chief Program Officer, Chad Krause

Director of Marketing and Sales, Kayla Krause

Accounting Department

Chief Financial Officer, Renee Moynagh

Administrator of Special Projects and Grants, Cole Carron

Personnel Department

Director of Human Resources, Christina Hadis-Blackwell

Human Resource Generalist, Hillary Dancause

Transportation Services

Transportation Director, Sean Cristofori

Facilities Management

Facilities Director, Ralph Gillespie

Day Program Services

Chief Program Officer, Chad Krause

Director of Clinical and Family Services & Human Rights Coordinator, Ryan Thompson

Director of Support Services, Kelly Hutton

Director of Quality Services, Bethany Stevens

Director of Safety, Renee Proulx

Director of Healthcare Services, Carrie Kuszpa

Center of Hope Day Habilitation

Program Administrator, Melissa Luukko

Program Director, Courtney Nagel

Jim Howard Day Habilitation

Program Administrator, Roger Hodgkins

Program Manager, Gabby Burrows

Sturbridge Day Habilitation

Program Administrator, Ashley Rebello

Program Director, Ashley Gunderson

Vocational Employment Services

Director of Employment Services, Dianna Rebello

Job Developer: Brenda O’Connor

In-Home Supports Services

Residential Director, Michelle Chapdelaine

Board of Directors

Cheryl Ryan Chan, Chairperson

Kristine Biagiotti-Bridges, Vice Chair

Jeff Chasse, Treasurer

Cindy Sowa Forgit, Clerk

Sherie Bombardier

Alex Bowler

Jayne Bowler

Linda Cournoyer

James M.S. Graham

Patricia Lawrie

Kristy McKay

Our Mission

To provide people with disabilities and their families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds with the resources, services, and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.

Guiding Statements

To foster the acquisition of those skills necessary for obtaining a viable standard of living.

To assist individuals with severe disabilities to develop and acquire those services and resources which will allow them to meet their goals for meaningful and productive living.

To facilitate the development of each person’s confidence and self-esteem crucial for one’s growth, development and independence.

To assist with the development and nurturing of fulfilling relationships.

Vision Statement

This will be pursued without limiting the populations served or their geographic locations through:

Opportunities

Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain skills, build independence, and lead meaningful, connected lives within their communities.

Diversity

Valuing diversity, individual abilities, and inclusion, while being conscious of the dynamics inherent when people of different backgrounds and experiences interact.

Expansion

Expanding our workforce by employing individuals with unique talents and abilities.

Education

Continuing education and training for our current workforce.

Community Engagement

Educating and engaging the community and our legislators in support of addressing fundamental human needs.

Vision Fulfillment

Continuing to secure additional funding through marketing, fundraising, grants, and business income to strengthen the foundation needed to achieve the Agency’s vision.