The BBC released a news story today that features HOPE Comfort Dog teams. The story was filmed in three locations across the US and will…
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Dogs give comfort, raise spirits in aftermath of Oso mudslide
Support dogs bring comfort to mudslide survivors Wonderful news story about the work our teams are doing in Oso! (click here) Thank you for your…
Founding HOPE dog Tikva passes
HOPE is saddened to lose our founding HOPE dog, Tikva. He was the partner of Cindy Ehlers, who founded HOPE AACR. A local Eugene new…
HOPE Featured by Purdue
HOPE member Gayle Sprinkle was recently interviewed by Purdue University on AACR and it was posted on the Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) web site!…
Holiday Message from National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)
HOPE received this lovely Holiday Message from National VOAD. Working with other National VOAD members and staff was very helpful for HOPE in 2013.
HOPE announces the results of 2013 Regional Director elections!
The results of the 2013 Regional Director election were announced by President Melanie Dunbar: Eastern Region – Janet Velenovsky Southeastern Region – Cindy Becker Rocky…
HOPE Featured in National VOAD Newsletter!
HOPE AACR is one of only 110 National VOAD members, and we are excited to have been featured in their newsletter (click here)!!
Dogs give ‘HOPE’ to region’s crisis victims
As HOPE Teams head back to Washington DC to support Washington Navy Yard survivors, HOPE is featured on WTOP radio (103.5). (click here for full…
HOPE becomes member of Massachusetts VOAD!
HOPE has become the newest member of the Massachusetts Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)! Congratulations Ned Polan! This is the coordination group for state…
HOPE Dogs visit Denver Red Cross HQ
HOPE Volunteers are currently supporting those affected by the terrible flooding in Colorado. The Denver Chapter of the American Red Cross recognizes the support these…