Hopelynd

Hopelynd Inspired by two daughters. Built by two moms. Creating space for disability & community đź’›
📍 Grand Rapids, MI | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

05/28/2026

I bet you didn’t know this…

Learn more about Hopelynd - our goals, plans and what made us get started!
05/26/2026

Learn more about Hopelynd - our goals, plans and what made us get started!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kara Hanes and Kellie Hetler. Hi Kara and Kellie, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. We’re Kellie Hetler and Kara Hanes, two photographers, two mothers, and the co-founders of Hopelynd, a 501...

Know someone who wants to learn more about photography and has any disability?  Share this free event with them!!Sponsor...
05/20/2026

Know someone who wants to learn more about photography and has any disability? Share this free event with them!!

Sponsored by:

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
Color Inc

Join us on July 20th for a walk and roll called Viewfinder VIEWFINDER by HopelyndRegister here:
05/13/2026

Join us on July 20th for a walk and roll called Viewfinder VIEWFINDER by Hopelynd
Register here:

Viewfinder is a free, accessible photography walk and roll through downtown Grand Rapids for people with disabilities. Join us July 20, 2026. Register now.

05/13/2026

Join us on July 20!

Learn more about photography, use adaptive equipment and have fun exploring our amazing city!

Open to individuals of all ages with any physical, mental or emotional disability ❤️

Register here: www.hopelynd.com/viewfinder

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms whose strength shows up in ways the world doesn’t always see. The ones who advocate fierc...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms whose strength shows up in ways the world doesn’t always see. The ones who advocate fiercely, love without limits, and navigate disability with grace, resilience, and deep compassion. Your care, patience, and unwavering support create a world that is more inclusive, more understanding, and more kind. Today we honor you 🤍

Viewfinder. What is it you ask? It’s a community wide photo walk and roll through Grand Rapids happening on July 20th. W...
05/09/2026

Viewfinder. What is it you ask? It’s a community wide photo walk and roll through Grand Rapids happening on July 20th. We’re inviting those from the disability community to sign up to participate. No camera knowledge necessary. Just someone who wants to meet new people and be creative. Other ways to be involved is we’re looking for volunteers. Head to our website and register.

Public reception showcasing images taken on the walk happening on July 23rd.

Special thanks to and for your sponsorships. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor let us know. We can’t wait to serve the community.

Hopelynd creates space for people with disabilities to be celebrated through art shows, photography experiences, and a c...
05/09/2026

Hopelynd creates space for people with disabilities to be celebrated through art shows, photography experiences, and a community built around dignity and belonging.

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Grand Rapids, MI
49501, 49502, 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507, 49508, 49510, 49514, 49515, 495

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