Benjamin's Hope is a live, work, play, worship community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities like autism. View this slideshow to learn more about our organization and the people who call Benjamin's Hope home.

1. An Introduction to Benjamin’s Hope

2. When Ben Mason was diagnosed with autism,
his mother Krista began to wonder what his life
would be like once he became an adult. She
envisioned a faith-based community in a
natural, farm-like setting where Ben and other
adults impacted by disability could live rich and
meaningful lives. After many years of research
and planning, Benjamin’s Hope opened its doors
in 2013.
History

3. The goal of Benjamin’s Hope is to create a boundless community in which
people with and without disability can live, work, play and worship
together.
1LIVE
2WORK
4WORSHIP
3PLAY

4. 1 LIVE
HOMES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE
INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY
Innovative housing solutions for people with Autism and I/DD

5. 5 homes, with a 6th to be built in 2016, are home to 25 men and
women on 40 beautiful acres in West Michigan.

6. Home: an environment offering security and happiness

7. Homes include spacious common living and dining areas...

8. ...as well as individual or shared apartments for each resident.

9. Residents decorate their apartments to suit their individual
styles and preferences.

10. 2 WORK
LIFE ENRICHMENT
Meaningful work that celebrates gifts and abilities

11. Residents who are no longer served by educational services in the area can
participate in Life Enrichment, a day program focused on skill-building,
engagement with the greater community and volunteering.
LEARNING TO CARE FOR EARTH AND CREATION

12. 3
PLAY
Play happens naturally on our beautiful campus! Residents
and visitors enjoy walking or biking, visiting our animals in
the barn, and spending time with one another.

13. 4
WORSHIP Benjamin’s Hope hosts a radically inclusive worship
service on Sunday evenings at 6pm. All are welcome!

14. Sidekicks
Our staff are the heart of the work we do at Benjamin’s Hope!
Sidekick:
A close
friend who
accompanies
another on
adventures.

15. I never thought there would be such
a place like Ben’s Hope. I don't have
to hide anything ever, I don't have
to worry about not fitting in.
Written by Lucas
September 2014
Ben’s Hope is a place where everyone is welcome not only to residents but to
the community also. I don't have to be scared of not fitting in because everyone
is welcome.
Thank You

16. Connect with us!
Find us on the web and social media to learn more
www.facebook.com/benjaminshope
www.benjaminshope.net
info@benjaminshope.net