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ALL ARE WELCOME. Our Mission: Nurturing Unity and Relationships through Food, Healing, and Education. Through relationships, unity is bound to emerge.

Hope Community is a non-profit organization based out of Fairhope, AL. Our vision is to serve as a catalyst to unite people of all ethnicities, faiths and walks of life by providing ways for people to have fellowship through community gatherings, events, and projects. When people are together side-by-side, conversation flows, and friendships form. All are invited to take part in this exciting move

ment! Board members:
President: Shawn Graham
Treasurer: John Fitzgerald
Vice President: Pam Williams
Secretary: Susan Fontaine-Godwin
Director: Vickie Graham
Director: Irene Wegner
Director: Clarice Hall-Black

06/03/2026

After giving away 110 lbs of fresh produce at our spring harvest potluck in May, we’re doing it again! Join us Saturday, June 13th at 4 PM on the Anna T. Jeanes School grounds for our second harvest potluck of the year. Bring your favorite dish to share, harvest from our raised beds, and gather under the oaks with neighbors old and new. See you there! 🥗 🌱

06/02/2026

Our Pollinator Garden is ready for a new season! 🌸 🐝 After one of our beautiful live oak trees on the Anna T. Jeanes property came down in a wind storm last year, we decided to honor its legacy by creating a pollinator garden around it. We brought in rich soil and compost, and thanks to a mighty group of volunteers, we planted more than thirty native flowers. The garden flourished in the hot summer months, serving as a vibrant sanctuary for bees, ladybugs, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

This year, board member Ann Lemis oversaw the replenishment of the garden with local, indigenous pollinator plants. As the flowers return, so do the weeds! We are putting together a monthly "weeding team" to keep this special space thriving. We would love your help.

First Gathering: Saturday, June 13 | 8:00 a.m. (to beat the heat!)
Where: Anna T. Jeanes School property
6925 Twin Beech Road, Fairhope, AL
What to wear/bring: sunscreen, sun protection, and gloves
To sign up: Email us at [email protected] or just show up!

05/28/2026

🎤🌳 Join us on June 19th for a fun-filled Neighborhood Karaoke Night under the oaks at the Anna T. Jeanes School property! Bring your chairs, instruments, and, most importantly, your voice. All ages are welcome to celebrate our community together. 🎶 We will see you there!

🗓️ Date: June 19th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Anna T. Jeanes School property
6925 Twin Beech Rd, Fairhope

05/26/2026

Registration for June’s FoodRx is officially OPEN! 🌿
We are excited to present From Forest to Fork with special guest Maria Hoffmann. As the founder of Little Roots, Alabama Foraging Society, and Gulf Coast Roots, Maria has dedicated her work to a simple, beautiful goal: helping us reconnect with the natural world.

In this hands-on class, Maria will teach us how to identify and harvest oyster mushrooms—a native Southeast delicacy found right here in our own hardwood habitats. Afterward, we’ll gather for a plant-forward feast celebrating the flavors of the forest, with vegan options for every single course! 🍄

🍽️ Menu:
• Lion's Mane "Crab" Cakes – golden, pan-seared patties showcasing the remarkable seafood-like texture of local lion's mane mushrooms, seasoned with classic coastal herbs
• Oyster Mushroom Alfredo – sautéed local mushrooms in a traditional creamy Alfredo sauce over pasta (a vegan cashew-cream Alfredo will also be available)
• Greek Salad – crisp romaine, cucumbers, and peppers with house-made dressing
• Roasted Cauliflower – oven-roasted with simple, savory seasoning
• Grilled Peaches – caramelized peaches with candied pecans and whipped coconut cream 🍑

✨ When & Where:
June 14 | 2:00–4:00 PM
USA Health Mapp Family Campus Teaching Kitchen
21950 Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL

🎟️ Space is limited to 20 guests. Register today to reserve your spot: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/june-2026-foodrx

05/22/2026

Our hearts are full after our very first May Day Celebration.❤️ Thank you to everyone who came out and shared the day with us. It meant so much to see families, alumni of the Anna T. Jeanes School, and members of our community come together to dance, play, celebrate, and make new memories.

A special thank you goes to our amazing volunteers and organizers. This event would not have happened without your hard work, generosity, and countless hours behind the scenes.

From the May Pole dancing to the cake walk, facepainting and sack races, it was a day filled with joy and connection. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event so incredibly special.🌻

Stephen Savage Chromatic Creative LLC Mustache Mike's Cammies Old Dutch J Henderson Stanley DjMeat Demetrius

05/07/2026

The Fairhope Compost Project is proud to announce that The Compost Hub at The Hope Community Campus is now a member of the Community Composter Coalition! This will give us access to resources and networking from around the country so we can provide the best composting experience for our community. Big thanks to the Hope Community, City of Fairhope Environmental Advisory Committee, and Institute for Local Self-Reliance!🌿

05/06/2026

🥗 Join us Saturday, May 16th, at noon for our Community Spring Harvest Potluck at the Anna T. Jeanes School property. Our raised beds and herb gardens are flourishing with lettuces, arugula, peppers, onions, tomatoes, basil, dill, and even strawberries.

We’ll be gathering in the shade under the beautiful oak trees, so feel free to bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket. We will be making a big salad from our garden bounty to share with everyone. If you're curious about what's going on at the Anna T. Jeanes School property, this is the perfect time to come by and learn more about Hope Community. We’d love to share our vision for the property and our ongoing efforts within the Fairhope South community. Whether you're a longtime neighbor or a new friend, come see how we’re growing together!

When: 5/16/2026
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Anna T. Jeanes School property
6925 Twin Beech Rd., Fairhope

What to bring: Please bring your favorite side dish, dessert, or drink to share with the group. We can't wait to see you there! 🍓☀️

05/04/2026

🍲 Come create flavorful, nourishing dishes that prove eating well can be affordable and healing. Join us for a hands-on evening with Chef Jess Puckett, where we will embrace the power of food as medicine.

✨ **On the menu:**
Pork & Broccoli Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
Carrot Ginger Soup
Tofu Fajita Skillet
Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu

✨ May 8 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 USA Health Mapp Family Campus Teaching Kitchen
21950 Hwy 181, Fairhope, AL

🎟️ Spots are limited:
👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/may-2026-foodrx

Come ready to cook, learn, and be inspired.

05/01/2026

Our next STORY SLAM is right around the corner! Join us and the Fairhope Storytellers on Thursday, May 14th, at The Book Cellar at Page & Palette for a night of stories themed, "BUSTED: Caught in the Act and Other Human Follies!"

What is your favorite story about getting caught doing something you were not supposed to be doing? What about a time when you caught someone red-handed and busted them? Or, have you ever gotten away with something, but the guilt caused you to self-report?

This month, we are adding a new feature to STORY SLAM. The audience will be choosing the top story of the night. The winning storyteller will be awarded a $50.00 gift card to Page & Palette! To be eligible to win, the story must reflect the theme and follow the story guidelines.

We all have a story. We can’t wait to hear yours!

When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Storyteller registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
Storytelling begins at 6:15 p.m.
Where: 32 S. Section St., Fairhope, AL

Address

6925 Twin Beech Road
Fairhope, AL
36532

Website

http://hopecommunityal.org/

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