Give Hope, Strength, and Stability to Local Families

Every gift, no matter the size, helps families facing the challenges of foster care, adoption, trauma, and disability find stability, connection, and hope.

Holiday Jingles from Reclaimed Hope Initiative

A gift for you this holiday season: We Wish you A Merry Christmas and Jingle Bells, sung and recorded by Reclaimed Hope kids and staff, thanks to the amazing Music Resource Center. Here the kids were able to shine, be accepted, and laugh and learn while they belted out holiday jingles with pure joy.

Seasonal Spotlight:
End of Year Giving

Help Us Finish the Year Strong. Your end-of-year generosity provides mentorship, support groups, care giver respite, after school programming and inclusive programs like Camp Hope.

Together, we can continue to support families in 2026.

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Two friends, a young boy and girl hugging outdoors, the boy smiling with eyes closed and the girl's face turned away and returning the hug. Looking joyful.
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Make a Gift 


Your generosity fuels Camp Hope, a one of a kind summer camp and programs that provide support and critical resources, camaraderie, respite, and inclusive opportunities for children and caregivers across our community.
You're supporting local families.

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“My daughter hasn’t been able to do a full day of anything since she was probably 3 years old... What a gift you are by restoring the confidence of kids who struggle when the world doesn’t get them””
— Camp Hope Parent

Support in the way that fits you best:

  • One-Time Gift: Make an immediate impact right where it’s needed most.

  • Monthly Giving: Become part of a circle of steady support—your ongoing gift helps families all year long.

  • Give to a Specific Program: Direct your donation to what means most to you—Camp Hope, Thrive Support Groups, or Family Care & Preservation.

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“Thrive opened a door for me into a warm, caring community modeling hope in the midst of life’s messiness. I no longer feel isolated or alone in my struggles.”
— Thrive Support Group Member

Your Gift in Action

  • Provide nourishing meals for families navigating crisis and those attending our weekly support groups.

  • Cover therapy sessions for a caregiver or parent in need of emotional support.

  • Help send a child with trauma, mental health needs, or disability to the only local, completely inclusive summer camp. We provide 1:2 or 1:1 staffing to best support all different needs. One week of camp for one child is $1,100.
    Give the gift of letting kids be kids!

  • Support family preservation by providing regular respite for caregivers in our community

Tax ID (EIN): 84-2649694

100% Caregiving Requests Met

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78 kids attended Camp Hope in 2025
(the most yet!)

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Together we’re Reclaiming Hope!

200 families served in 11 surrounding counties

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When you give, you’re not just making a donation—you’re joining a movement of compassion, inclusion, and care that helps families thrive.
Thank you for believing in this work and being part of the change.  

100% of funds stay in the local community

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1,400 Respite Care hours provided

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37% of campers received financial aid to remove financial barriers (29 kids in 2025)

Other Ways to Give!

  • Tribute or Memorial Gifts

    Honor or remember someone special with a gift that changes lives.
    Dedicate your donation in honor or memory of a loved one—your tribute will bring hope to families in their name.

  • Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

    If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free donation directly from your IRA.

  • Legacy Gifts (Planned Giving)

    Leave a legacy of hope.
    Including Reclaimed Hope Initiative in your will, trust, or estate ensures your compassion continues to impact families for generations to come. Contact us to learn more about planned giving opportunities.

  • Tribute or Memorial Gifts

    Honor or remember someone special with a gift that changes lives.
    Dedicate your donation in honor or memory of a loved one—your tribute will bring hope to families in their name

  • Gifts of Stock or Securities

    Donating appreciated stock is a powerful way to make a bigger impact while receiving potential tax benefits.ceiving potential tax benefits.

  • Employer Matching Gifts

    Double your impact!
    Many companies match charitable donations made by their employees.
    Check with your employer or HR department to see if your gift can be matched.

  • In-Kind Donations

    We gratefully accept goods and services that directly support our programs—everything from supplies for Camp Hope to essentials for family care.
    Reach out to learn what’s most needed right now.

  • Amazon Wish List

    Purchase supplies for Thrive, Camp Hope, Respite Care or Caregiver Support through our Amazon Wishlist.

  • Mail a Check

    Prefer to go old-school? Send your donation to:
    Reclaimed Hope Initiative
    P.O. Box 2432, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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