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