Villa of Hope

05/22/2026

Thank you to First American Equipment Finance for choosing our Tuckahoe Program as part of their projects for their impact day. They did an amazing job helping us clean and beautifying the residence for our youth clients!

05/21/2026

Support Villa of Hope by signing up for an Amerks Debit Card with Advantage Federal Credit Union. Every time the card is used, Advantage FCU donates a portion of its profits to Villa of Hope (THANK YOU, Advantage, for this $3,000 check earlier in the year)!

Villa of Hope’s mission is to partner with individuals, families, and communities impacted by mental health and substance use disorders to Rebuild relationships, Recover potential, and Renew HOPE for the future.

Get your Rochester Americans Debit Card today!

https://www.advantagefcu.org/banking/account-services/debit-cards

05/13/2026

A recent “Career Journey” at Villa of Hope School gave students an inside look at the fascinating field of instrument making.

Josiah King shared his unique career path and showcased his creativity and craftsmanship as a luthier — a skilled craftsperson who builds, repairs, or restores stringed musical instruments like guitars.

Our students were highly engaged, asking thoughtful and insightful questions. Experiences like this expose students to diverse career paths and demonstrate that success can be built through creativity, persistence, and skill.

Thanks, Josiah, for making an impact on our students!

05/07/2026

Last week’s visit from RocDog brought an incredible sense of calm and joy to Villa of Hope. Our students truly look forward to these visits. They offer not just happiness, but a meaningful sense of peace and support in their day.

Knox, a Mastiff and a gentle giant, brought calm the moment he walked through our doors. His paws—easily as big as our Horticulture Teacher’s hands—were a constant source of awe and laughter, but it was his soft eyes and patient spirit that truly won everyone over.

Knox didn’t just visit—he grounded the room, lowered anxiety, and reminded our students what safe, unconditional support feels like.

05/05/2026

This week is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Throughout the week, try using these tips to support your child’s mental wellness and introduce them to essential skills like deep breathing, mindfulness, and stress management.

Which tip will you try first?

04/28/2026

The opioid epidemic is evolving with 7-OH, a powerful psychoactive drug that is engineered to be addictive. Unlike other popular opioids, 7-OH isn’t prescribed or purchased on the street, it’s marketed and sold to youth like candy in corner stores and smoke shops across the country.

Now, Poison Control and the FDA are sounding the alarm. American families are reporting side effects such as dependency, withdrawals, overdose, and even death.

If you see or hear about these products, don’t ignore them. Spread the word to help educate the public and keep families and communities safe.



Learn more at FDA.gov/7-OH

04/23/2026

We’re still riding a wave of positive energy from our April 10th Portraits of Hope celebration with Ray Davis from the Buffalo Bills!

His remarks about visiting the Villa of Hope campus, including our substance use treatment programs and our school for grades 7-12, were priceless:

“When they walk into Villa of Hope, they walk into a sense of belief, of love, and compassion. I’m telling you, I felt it today. And I hope that I continue to be a part of this.”

You can be part of it too! Thanks to a generous donor, your gift of $100 will be matched, dollar for dollar! What a powerful way to double your impact and support the vital work of Villa of Hope.

Click below to double your donation today!
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04/13/2026

Our Portraits of Hope celebration on Friday was filled with inspiration! After visiting Villa of Hope’s main campus, Buffalo Bills All-Pro Ray Davis explained why it’s important to give to Villa of Hope:

“When someone walks in that door, they’re already broken. They’ve lost hope. But when they walk into Villa of Hope, they walk into a sense of belief, of love, and compassion. I’m telling you, I felt it today. And I hope that I continue to be a part of this.”

You can be a part of it too! Thanks to a generous donor, the next 75 gifts of $100 will be matched dollar for dollar! This is a powerful way to double your impact and support the vital work of Villa of Hope.

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04/13/2026

Our Portraits of Hope celebration on Friday was filled with inspiration! After visiting Villa of Hope’s main campus, Buffalo Bills All-Pro Ray Davis explained why it’s important to give to Villa of Hope:

“When someone walks in that door, they’re already broken. They’ve lost hope. But when they walk into Villa of Hope, they walk into a sense of belief, of love, and compassion. I’m telling you, I felt it today. And I hope that I continue to be a part of this.”

You can be a part of it too! Thanks to a generous donor, the next 75 gifts of $100 will be matched dollar for dollar! This is a powerful way to double your impact and support the vital work of Villa of Hope.

Click below to double your donation today!
https://villaofhope.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2026PortraitsofHope/DonateNow/tabid/1588760/Default.aspx

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04/11/2026

Our Portraits of Hope event was a huge success last night -- thanks to all who attended and supported it! Check out this recap by our media sponsor News 8 WROC Rochester. Stay tuned for photos from last night's event, coming soon!

https://youtu.be/OjLQWLvFQ04?si=dibN32Qz8J9pg5sv

An evening centered on resilience and healing brought the community together as Villa of Hope hosted its “Portraits of Hope” celebration Friday.READ MORE:htt...

04/10/2026

Excellent overview of tonight's Portraits of Hope event by Jacob Schermerhorn from the Rochester Beacon. In it, you'll find links to our silent auction with autographed Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres memorabilia and our exclusive Bills vest.

Check it out! https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/04/08/celebrating-the-power-of-hope-and-resilience/

Villa of Hope’s signature annual event will include a special guest, Buffalo Bill running back Ray Davis.