Serving Our Community
Star of Hope operates three programs in its administrative building, the Community Inclusion, Vocational and Community Supports departments.
We also have 6 Group Homes and our subsidiary, The Oregon Connection / House of Myrtlewood, where our clients also work.
We provide jobs to 162 employees in the community, as well as providing services and training to 82 individuals with developmental disabilities.
Original Website Design by TLR, 2011
Modification and maintenance by
Ryan Chargualaf, 2011
About Us
Star of Hope has been helping people in Coos County reach their potential since 1964.
What began as a grassroots group of parents of young adults with
developmental disabilities has evolved into an organization that
offers comprehensive services, from resdiental and vocational to
supported living and employment.
Our Mission
To provide community support services in Southwest Oregon to adults with developmental disabilties in a manner which encourages independence, productivity and physical integration.
To do this, Star of Hope has developed a working philosophy that guides program development and organizational decisions-making.
Star of Hope's philosophy is to protect and nurture the intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of each individual, providing the training and experiences that will enable adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to:
- Develop their physical, intellectual, social capabilities, work and living skills to the fullest extent possible.
- Develop emotional maturity commensurate with social and intellectual growth.
- Whenever possible, develop skills, habits and attitudes essential for integration into contemporary society.
Star of Hope's goal for every program is to help each person realize their own potential for growth.
The History of Star of Hope
1964 - Ever since Star of Hope
opened its doors, it has been providing assistance to
individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them become
more independent and self-sufficient members of their community.
1984 – The Star of Hope added a ten bed training residence in North Bend in response to a need for additional residential services in the community. This home, known as Monroe St. Group Home, became the entry level into the SOH residential program. Residents could then graduate to the training residence in Empire, a community of Coos Bay, where they developed the skills to live more independently. This training residence is called Cammann St. Group Home.
1986 - A
Semi-Independent-Living Program was added in April.
In this program residents lived in his or her home or
apartment under the guidance of a support person.
This program was met
with great success supporting individuals in Southwest Oregon
who had minimal needs in Coos County, but ended in 2006.
1993 - The agency assumed the
operation of a group home on Virginia St. that serves five
medically frail individuals.
1994 - The agency opened a
fourth Group Home Called Compass Circle.
This home serves five wheelchair residents in a home
setting; all of these residents are former residents of a State
Hospital - Fairview.
1994 - The Star of Hope was licensed to serve slightly more independent individuals in a Supported Living Program. This is a Community Supports Program for clients in their own apartments, which provides more support daily or weekly to help adults retain community living skills.
2002 - The Star of Hope,
through an Ameri-Corps grant, added a Social/Leisure Program to
help develop opportunities for community integration with the
help of Volunteers.
2004 - The Star of Hope
expanded once again; as services to the community were started
in lawn care, wine bottle recycling and sales,
commercial/residential cleaning services, confidential document
destruction, handmade cards, hand woven rugs, and product
assembly.
2005 - The Star of Hope
purchased the two adjoining buildings next to the SOH main
offices, and a vacant lot at the other end of the SOH building.
This allowed for expansion of the Wine Bottle Rescuer’s program
and provided needed office space for the Human Resource
Department and also provided a room to conduct company training
and meetings.
2006 - The Star of Hope purchased the Oregon Connection/House of Myrtlewood a retail establishment. The acquisition of The Oregon Connection provided an additional catalyst in supporting the overall mission of SOH in serving adults with developmental disabilities. The Oregon Connection fits into the overall company’s strategic plan and goals which include:
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Diversify vocational
training opportunities
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Develop additional
employment options
- Strengthen Star of Hope financial plan for adults with developmental disabilities
In managing the Oregon
Connection/House of Myrtlewood, Star of Hope has kept the
business exactly how its loyal customers have come to love and
expect. The expert
employees have all been retained and have benefited by the Star
of Hope clientele assisting in the factory, mill and store.
Star of Hope’s hand woven, one of a kind, loomed rugs,
and handmade greeting cards, both produced by adults with
developmental disabilities, are featured in the store, having
already been introduced into the product line in 2004.
2008 - The Star of Hope substantially increased the
Community Supports Program. Services such as medication
administration, shopping, cooking, apartment cleaning, doctor
appointments, community inclusion, and many others are provided
to 20 individuals living in their own apartments. This program
is continuing to grow as an increasing number of individuals who
want to become more independent learn of our services.
2009 - The Star of
Hope opened the 5th group home, Cedar Court Group
Home. This home is a three bedroom home and serves 3 adult males
with challenging behaviors in a residential setting. This year
also marked the first annual fundraiser, “Star of Hope’s
Bluegrass Bash!” held at the Coos Bay Speedway.
2010 - The Star of
Hope, after seeing the need for adults with challenging
behaviors, opened the 6th group home, Lombard Street,
for three adults. The Star of Hope also opened an Oregon
Connection/House of Myrtlewood store at the North Bend Airport
in July. Fundraisers continued with the 2nd Annual
“Star of Hope’s Bluegrass Bash!” – a Free Concert at Mingus
Park, in Coos Bay on August 7th.
2011 – The Star of
Hope had the 1st Annual “Star of Hope’s Valentine’s
Dinner and Dance” at the Mill Casino on February 12th
which was a tremendous success. The 3rd annual “Star
of Hope’s Bluegrass Bash”! August 27, 2011, a free concert in
Mingus Park, Coos Bay, was a resounding success with the added
Classic Car Competition won by 1967 Green VW Bug and the Fire
Station Chili Cook-Off won by Coos Bay Fire Department!
