April is here, and the excitement is building! On April 18th, Dance Your Dream, A Night at the Circus will welcome approximately 300 guests for an unforgettable, prom-style evening celebrating individuals with disabilities ages 14 and older.

Now in its 5th year, this magical event will feature:

✨ Dinner & dancing
🎪 Circus-themed entertainment
🎁 Raffles & contests
🎧 Music by DJ Ralph Stevens (returning for year five!)
🐄 Special appearances by the Chick-fil-A cows
🤝 NEW! Community Resource Room connecting families with local organizations and support services

A special thank you to our Title Sponsor, Chick-fil-A, for providing meals and bringing energy and fun to the evening!

This incredible night would not be possible without the generosity of our community partners:

We are proud to highlight our Second Chance Program, made possible by the Community Foundation of Tampa.

This initiative provides individuals recently released from incarceration with:
✔️ Skills training
✔️ Certification opportunities
✔️ A pathway to meaningful employment

👉 Learn more or refer someone at hopegetsjobs.org

This month our Executive Director of Operations Dave Caldas was invited to appear on the ShowTech Solutions Podcast.

Dave introduced listeners to the mission and work of Hope Services, highlighting the many ways the organization supports the community through its programs, services, and special events and offered a great look at how the organization continues to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Big thank you to the ShowTech Solutions Podcast and its director Charles Love and his team for the invitation and for helping spread the word about the work being done. Click below and check it out!

Our Life Skills & Vocational Training Center is offering certification courses this April!

✔️ Gain nationally recognized credentials
✔️ Build confidence and real-world skills
✔️ Limited scholarships available

👉 Apply online today or share with someone ready for their next step!

We are proud to celebrate Larry and Lois Quinn, members of our Dream Team, for being recognized with the 2026 Heroes Amongst Us Congressional Record by Congressman Gus Bilirakis.

Their dedication and generosity continue to inspire our entire community.

Congratulations, Larry and Lois!

Wishing everyone a lovely Easter, lots of sunshine and the beauty of spring all around you.