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Patty's Hope Patty's Hope is small nonprofit in Richmond, VA. Our mission is Help, Hope, and Healing for biological mothers of children in foster care.

Patty's Hope is a non profit organization founded by Leila and Peter Gunning. The mission of the organization is to work with the biological mothers of children in foster care. Patty was the first biological mother Pete and Leila had the opportunity to get alongside while they fostered her sweet baby girl. Patty tragically passed away 9 months after Pete and Leila had begun their journey with her. Patty left Pete and Leila with a deep commitment to hear the stories behind each birth mother and fight for these mothers. Patty was just the first of several women that Pete and Leila have had the opportunity to work with. Each mother has been a learning experience in which they have had their eyes opened to the needs of women in similar situations as Patty. Through these experiences and with the help of friends, family, and area professionals Patty's Hope was born. Please go to the website for further information www.pattyshope.org. Thank you for taking the time to read this and find out more.

We are SO excited get outside with some of our moms this weekend for a morning on a small farm! Fresh air, sunshine, and...
10/13/2026

We are SO excited get outside with some of our moms this weekend for a morning on a small farm! Fresh air, sunshine, and animals are ALL therapeutic and good for nervous systems (not to mention fresh brewed coffee, homemade treats, and community!)

Feeling VERY grateful for those invested in this mission with us and opening up your home and farm to bless Patty's Hope.

2,500 people. One room. Every one of them showing up for kids and families who are hurting. SO POWERFUL.I recently atten...
10/08/2026

2,500 people. One room. Every one of them showing up for kids and families who are hurting. SO POWERFUL.

I recently attended the CAFO Summit in Atlanta with foster and adoptive parents, nonprofit leaders, mentors, churches, and caseworkers from all over the country & world. I left so encouraged and inspired.

I took so many notes but I will share one thing I wrote down in big letters "Trauma doesn't get the final word." Together doing our part and with God's help let's let HOPE and HEALING be the bigger story!

Thank you, Alliance for Orphans, and your whole team, for an incredible few days!!

A record 2,500 Christian leaders from across the US and more than 5...

We are so grateful for CAFO and the part they are planning for so many small organizations like Patty's Hope! Thank you!
07/06/2026

We are so grateful for CAFO and the part they are planning for so many small organizations like Patty's Hope! Thank you!

Loved stumbling across this article and this organization today!
07/01/2026

Loved stumbling across this article and this organization today!

Discover effective approaches for developing positive relationships with birth families, supporting reunification, and navigating the complex dynamics of co-parenting in foster care.

Thanks VKB for the work you are doing across our state!
06/18/2026

Thanks VKB for the work you are doing across our state!

Parents who have spent time in foster care are at a much greater risk of losing their children to foster care.

Birth moms and dads can often be invisible in the foster care and adoption conversations. But the themes of redemption and reconciliation are key reasons to engage.

A practical reason for ensuring health and healing for birth families is not only reunification with their current child(ren), but stabilizing the family to prevent future children from coming into care.

VKB partners with Patty's Hope in Richmond and Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia to build up and serve this part of the foster care community.

Patty’s Hope provides practical help, hope, and healing for biological mothers of children in foster care. To learn more visit https://www.pattyshope.org/

The Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit purpose driven to strengthen men to be better husbands/co-parents and more active fathers for true systemic change in the Commonwealth. Among their other programs they offer classes for new dads and a foster/adoptive dad boot camp. Find more info at https://vadad.org/


Patty's Hope

So thrilled to be working alongside our new Patty's Hope Ministry Director!!! We made the Starbucks at Kings Dominion ou...
05/29/2026

So thrilled to be working alongside our new Patty's Hope Ministry Director!!! We made the Starbucks at Kings Dominion our office, while our boys became buddies and rode roller coasters! What a gift to Patty's Hope she has been already. Check out our recent update for more info on her and the team.
https://mailchi.mp/0aa91d8bcc8f/spring2026update

In case you missed the recent update about Patty's Hope and leadership changes, you can read about them here. https://ma...
04/07/2026

In case you missed the recent update about Patty's Hope and leadership changes, you can read about them here. https://mailchi.mp/b343bc738d5c/leadershipchanges

Yesterday marked 13 years that Patty passed away. We planted some flowers in memory of her and gave thanks to God for using her to show us this mission: help, hope, and healing for biological mothers of children in foster care.

May God continue to bless Patty's Hope and lead the mission forward.

Patty's Hope is excited for a great line up of therapeutic activity groups for biological moms with children in foster c...
03/05/2026

Patty's Hope is excited for a great line up of therapeutic activity groups for biological moms with children in foster care! (groups include a therapeutic activity, a meal, fellowship and more)

If you know moms who might need this type of support please share!!! Our next group is March 25th in partnership with Make Creative Studio!
https://www.pattyshope.org/monthly-groups

"Patty's Hope has been a major blessing and I just want to say thank you." - A Patty's Hope Momhttps://www.pattyshope.or...
12/26/2025

"Patty's Hope has been a major blessing and I just want to say thank you." - A Patty's Hope Mom
https://www.pattyshope.org/financially-give

Patty's Hope: Helping biological mothers of children in foster care

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Henrico, VA
23255

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+18047814657

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