Meet Elizabeth. She is unable to speak and with the help of her speech language pathologist Colleen she recently got a communication tablet. Colleen is helping her learn to use the tablet to express herself. Her family is also beginning to integrate it into their routine at home so that Elizabeth can let her family know what she wants among other things. Way to go Elizabeth and Colleen!
Something very special has taken shape at our Charlotte farm. Our new Hope Shed, a dedicated space designed to expand Shining Hope Farms’ nature-based mental health counseling services, has officially been delivered and assembled—and it was made possible through an...
We are excited to share that our Executive Director, Patrice Gibson, has officially earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential! Administered by CFRE International, this globally recognized designation signifies excellence, ethics, and mastery in nonprofit fundraising leadership. Patrice’s dedication to expanding her expertise ensures Shining Hope Farms remains sustainable, strong, and focused on creating greater community impact.
The holiday season is always a time for reflection and gratitude, but this December, our hearts are overflowing. We are thrilled to share that Shining Hope Farms recently participated in Speedway Children’s Charities’ annual Night of Joy celebration, where we were awarded a spectacular $25,000 grant to support our Therapy Services Program!
Shining Hope Farms is pleased to announce it received a $10,000 grant from the TELUS North Carolina Community Board. The funding will support the creation of new nature-based play and therapy spaces at the nonprofit’s three farm locations in Charlotte, Mt. Holly, and Conover, NC, where children with disabilities and mental health needs receive life-changing therapy.
Care for the Caregiver is here. While your child is in therapy at Shining Hope Farms, you can now use that time to care for your own mental health with a licensed counselor—right here on-site. It’s convenient, covered by insurance (including Medicaid), and designed just for you.