Hopefield Children's Complex

03/14/2026

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers, children and beautiful families who made this a very special Saturday! I loved all the smiles and giggles!

We were all thinking of Draven the Therapy Cat today. He will be greatly missed by so many! He was a part of Hopefield almost from the beginning, and his life made a difference to us. He will live on in our hearts and minds forever! His loving presence soothed the children, and gave them confidence to try new things. Thank you to Jessica Hagan and Eric for sharing him with us. We will never forget him. 💜🐾

03/14/2026

Thanks to Ron Otteni, Jennifer Husband Bandi, Linda Fee, Deb Denniston, Connie Stembal, we are ready for tomorrow! I do not have any idea what I would do without these special people ❤️

03/06/2026

We are very, very sad to share the news that our beloved friend, Draven the Therapy Cat, has crossed the rainbow bridge. 🌈 He will live on forever in our memories, and he certainly left his pawprints on our hearts! 💕 🐾 We are incredibly grateful that Jessica Hagan shared this beautiful boy with us and brought him to MANY Hopefield events over the years. The children and grown-ups really enjoyed his company! He brought joy to so many, and he will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace Draven. We will always love you dear friend, and you will always be part of Hopefield ❤️

02/20/2026

Hopefield is have a sensory friendly Easter event on Saturday, March 14th. Our theme this year is Peter Rabbit! Registration is required - please use the link below. HOP to see you soon!

https://tinyurl.com/sensoryfriendlyeaster

11/14/2025

UPDATE: EVENT IS NOW FULL!! 🎄🎅👏

We still have some openings! Don't forget to sign up for our Sensory Friendly Polar Express Christmas party!

UPDATE!! EVENT IS FULL!! 🎄🎅👏

How is it already this close to Christmas?? We are excited to announce that Hopefield's Sensory Friendly Christmas event is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at Grove City Grace United Methodist Church. We are planning lots of fun activities for the kids to do. Our theme this year is "Polar Express", and we will all be wearing our favorite Christmas pajamas!

In order to keep our event sensory friendly, registration is required. The link to register is below. Our Christmas events fill up pretty quickly, so make sure you sign up early!

Registration Link:
https://tinyurl.com/vwnsj9hf

11/06/2025

UPDATE!! EVENT IS FULL!! 🎄🎅👏

How is it already this close to Christmas?? We are excited to announce that Hopefield's Sensory Friendly Christmas event is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at Grove City Grace United Methodist Church. We are planning lots of fun activities for the kids to do. Our theme this year is "Polar Express", and we will all be wearing our favorite Christmas pajamas!

In order to keep our event sensory friendly, registration is required. The link to register is below. Our Christmas events fill up pretty quickly, so make sure you sign up early!

Registration Link:
https://tinyurl.com/vwnsj9hf

04/05/2025

We had a hopping good time today! It was so great to see our awesome families. Watching the kids grow and learn is incredible and we love spending time with them. We are already looking forward to the next event!

Thank you once again to all of our wonderful volunteers! We may be tuckered out but our hearts are full from a wonderful day!

More pics to come from our amazing photographer Jessica Lynch - I was too busy gabbing and enjoying time with our peeps to take many today 😁

04/04/2025

One more sleep and it will be Hopefield's Annual Sensory Friendly Easter Party! Can't wait to hang out with our favorite PEEPS!

Thank you to Frank Guiste, Connie Stembal and Linda Fee for helping me set up today. These events couldn't happen without our volunteers 💜

Tonight I went pay my respects to a dear family friend who passed away. Ed Tanner volunteered at a few of our events, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He really loved passing out lemonade and cocoa! I will be thinking of him a lot tomorrow I'm sure. He loved the kids so much! This one is for you Ed 💙

03/24/2025

🐰🐇🐰🐇Update: All time slots for this event are now full. We added one more spot which is full now too. We can't wait to see everyone!

Hey there PEEPS!! We have 2 time slots left for our Sensory Friendly Easter event on April 5th - 12:45 and 1:00 pm. Join us for an Easter story, a visit (and photos) with the Easter Bunny and his furry little pals, an egg hunt, crafts and more!

Registration Link: https://shorturl.at/3RWUI

03/12/2025

Hey there PEEPS! It's time for Hopefield's annual Sensory Friendly Easter Event! Join us for an Easter story, a visit (and photos) with the Easter Bunny and his furry little pals, an egg hunt, crafts and more!

In order to keep this event sensory friendly, families must RSVP and register for an individual time slot. This also helps us to know a little more about your child and his or her sensory needs so we can make this day egg-stra special! Feel free to share with anyone who could benefit from this event. Time slots usually fill up fast for our Easter events, so reserve your spot soon!

Registration Link: https://shorturl.at/3RWUl

12/07/2024

We had an AWESOME turnout for our Sensory Friendly Grinchmas today! It was so great to see all the kids and families!

I am so so very grateful for all the help today. These events couldn't happen without all of the amazing volunteers who donate their time and talents to make the day super special! Debbie, Linda, Jessica, Jess, Robbie, Megan, Lauren, Maddie, Cayden, Lilly, Shelley, Dan, Gail, Mike, Izzy, Hopper (aka Max), Robbie, and Jenn - you are all wonderful! Connie and Julian - we missed you and hope to see you next time!

Our amazingly talented photographer Jessica Lynch from J & J Photography captured some incredible moments today. I can't wait to see the photos!! She is so gifted with the little ones ❤️❤️

Shelley Snyder Cook always makes the best cookies to decorate. Today she stayed to help out too!

Jessica Hagan thank you for the comfy slippers! Now I can put my feet up for a bit!

See you all again soon!!

12/07/2024

Did anyone forget this today? Text me at 814-758-9201 - I'm heading out soon from the church but I'll be here for a little bit