Project Hope Foundation, Inc.

Project Hope Foundation, Inc. Providing a lifespan of autism services across the spectrum with 4 core programs: therapy, education, adult services, and community engagement.
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Please note: Whenever clients' images are used in postings and/or stories, informed consent was obtained. Those images should not be captured and reused without express permission. Project HOPE Foundation’s mission is to serve individuals living with autism by: helping families, opening minds, promoting inclusion, and expanding potential. Starting in 1997, we have served thousands of individuals.

With the current rate of autism of 1 in 54 children, our services are more critical than ever. Project HOPE Foundation currently serves across ages, across the spectrum, and across services. We have four core programs: (1) We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to 220+ children daily; (2) We serve 100+ students in our own autism-specialized school and in other local public/private school; (3) We support 20+ adults through day programs, job support, social groups, and in our own digital t-shirt printing business; (4) We offer workshops and trainings to the community, building support for the autism population. We have 8 campuses in Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Landrum, Pendleton, Spartanburg, and Woodruff. Leadership
Project HOPE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization since 1996, continues to be led by its founders, Lisa Lane and Susan Sachs, both mothers of sons with autism. Lisa and Susan serve as co-Executive Directors of Project HOPE Foundation. Project HOPE Foundation is fortunate to have an active, involved Board of Directors from across Upstate South Carolina. Funding
Project HOPE Foundation is funded through fees-for-service (private pay, insurance, and PDD Waiver), fundraising events, grants, and donations. We have two major fundraising events: the Evening of Hope Gala in May and the Hope Invitational Golf Tournament in September-October.

06/17/2026

Our education program, Hope Academy, is a private, accredited school for autistic students that operates year-round with scheduled breaks throughout the year.

This structure helps provide consistency, routine, and ongoing opportunities to build academic, social, self-regulation, and adaptive living skills.

As mentioned in the video, we’re closed on Juneteenth. And our high school students did a great job explaining why!

Learning the meaning behind holidays helps students make connections with the history that shaped our country.

We hope everyone enjoys a meaningful Juneteenth as we reflect on freedom, learning, and the importance of understanding one another!

When learners are deeply interested in something, that interest can become a powerful tool for connection and communicat...
06/16/2026

When learners are deeply interested in something, that interest can become a powerful tool for connection and communication.

Whether it’s trains, animals, maps, video games, or weather patterns, diving into a child’s interests helps build trust, motivation, and meaningful engagement during therapy.

Sometimes the best progress starts with simply entering their world first ❤️

Doctor visits can be particularly challenging for many kids on the spectrum. In ABA therapy, we can help build tolerance...
06/09/2026

Doctor visits can be particularly challenging for many kids on the spectrum. In ABA therapy, we can help build tolerance skills to make these experiences safer and less stressful.

This may include practicing skills like waiting in a lobby, tolerating touch, wearing medical equipment, opening the mouth for exams, sitting still, following directions, communicating pain, and learning calming strategies during stressful situations.

We can also use role play, visual supports, and step-by-step desensitization to help kids feel more prepared.

In some cases, ABA support can even extend into the community by helping provide support during the actual appointment itself.

Having a familiar therapist present can help with communication, regulation, transitions, and using coping skills in real time.

Our goal is not to force kids through difficult experiences, but to help build comfort, predictability, and confidence in order to access important medical care.

Today at Hope Academy, our students had the opportunity to explore a variety of hobbies during our Hobby Fair! Students ...
06/05/2026

Today at Hope Academy, our students had the opportunity to explore a variety of hobbies during our Hobby Fair!

Students were exposed to new experiences, skills, and passions they may not have discovered otherwise.

Exploring a variety of hobbies is critical because it helps students develop new interests, social connections, and find meaningful ways to enjoy their free time.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and took the time to demonstrate and share their hobbies! Your willingness to create these experiences made such a meaningful impact, and our students truly enjoyed learning from you all!

🏃‍♂️ Special thanks to the 🏃‍♀️ at the High Noon Showdown fundraiser on May 30th. Proceeds from the G.O.A.T. Trail Race...
06/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Special thanks to the 🏃‍♀️ at the High Noon Showdown fundraiser on May 30th. Proceeds from the G.O.A.T. Trail Race benefited Project Hope Foundation. This is a strong sample of the community support that makes our lifespan of autism services possible!

Ruben Felix Visuals,High Noon Showdown,24-Hour Endurance run by G.O.A.T Trail Running

06/03/2026

One of the coolest parts of social development is seeing autistic students connect with other people in ways that are meaningful to them!

In this video, one of our teachers showed a student how to pull a prank.
Learning a skill with one person is one thing. Being able to transfer it to a different person can be much harder for students on the spectrum. Seeing that happen in real time is so exciting!

Sometimes growth looks like worksheets and grades… and other times it looks like laughing together over a shared joke 😄

Join us here tomorrow evening, Saturday, May 30, for the live-stream of Evening of Hope 2026! Program begins at 7:25pm, ...
05/29/2026

Join us here tomorrow evening, Saturday, May 30, for the live-stream of Evening of Hope 2026! Program begins at 7:25pm, (EDT). Silent Auction is open to all at: https://qtego.us/qlink/projecthopesc/

05/27/2026

Prosody is the rhythm, tone, and emotion in the way we speak.

Some autistic people struggle with prosody, which can sometimes make it harder to express emotion the way they intend or for other people to correctly interpret their feelings.

For this challenge, our participants had to say “Are you serious?” in completely different tones of voice including angry, disappointed, flirty, and heartbroken 😂

We love creating opportunities to practice social communication skills in ways that are engaging, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable.

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Greenville, SC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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+18646760028

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