HOPE is Hopeful About Helping Adults with Disabilities

Written By Dani MacGregor

Michelle Cassell

It started eight years ago with a Facebook connection between two mothers facing extraordinary challenges trying to raise their sons with developmental disabilities. It has given rise to a mission designed to give “hope” to this area’s need for affordable, accessible housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Dotty Foley of Chapel Hill and Orah Raia formed a bond that would reconnect them when Raia moved to North Carolina from New Jersey. About 18 months ago, they met Ginny Dropkin, from Raleigh, and Diane Winans, of Chapel Hill, who shared similar concerns about their adult children with I/DD…

Dani MacGregor

Web + Graphic Designer with 10+ years of non-profit and creative experience. I have a soft spot for pretty much every cause and charity. I admire all non-profits for their work in every issue and value their contribution in making the world a better place.

Through her blog “Thistle While You Work” this seasoned charity professional shares in-depth knowledge, skills and tricks to open your donors hearts and pockets. She has worked with every type of charity - religious, children, educational, medical, animal, conservation and human rights. Plus she has made over 70+ websites for non profits, thought leaders, authors and even the famously fun Hard Rock.

https://www.thecharitydesign.co
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