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Who We Are

Mission Statement

To promote inclusion, provide innovative opportunities, and empower individuals with disabilities

Vision Statement

Individuals with disabilities shall have equal opportunities to fully participate in their community comprehensively and safely as valued, healthy members.

C-HOPE was founded by parents of children with disabilities who were looking for more and diverse opportunities for their children and their children’s peers as they transitioned from high school. Through the grace of countless individuals who volunteered their time and talent, C-HOPE was incorporated in 2015. Today, C-HOPE is thriving, thanks to the efforts of stakeholder groups working collaboratively and striving for social inclusion.

Board Members

David Whalen

President

Sandy Whalen

Director

Lynn McIvor

Director

Joe Damian

Director

Jasmyn Miller

Director

Larry Waters

Director

Melissa Miller

Director

Jessica Brass

Director

Christopher Keleher

Treasurer

Paula Leach

Director

Thomas Arnone

Director

Staff

Amanda Muldoon

Executive Director

Ryan Wirth

Administrative Coordinator

Karrie Frank

Instructor

Melissa Pitek

Instructor

Partners

Creative collaboration has been instrumental to C-HOPE’s success thus far. We proudly acknowledge and thank our many partners.

Academic Partners

If your academic institution would like to partner with C-HOPE, please contact: info@c-hopewny.org

Business Partners

If your business would like to partner with C-HOPE, please contact: info@c-hopewny.org