Patty's Hope

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.

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

Would you consider giving a financial gift to this mission today? Our goal is $50,000 by the end of the year and we are ...
12/13/2025

Would you consider giving a financial gift to this mission today? Our goal is $50,000 by the end of the year and we are HALF WAY THERE! https://www.pattyshope.org/financially-give

"Feeling supported instead of shameful about my experience, has changed the course of my life for the better, which changes the course of my children's lives as well. Thank you for this Patty's Hope." - A PH Mother

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

12/11/2025

"Patty's Hope has given me another meaning to family, faith, and community. I could not have done this without them!"
- A Patty's Hope Mom

Join us in this mission by helping us reaching our goal of $50,000 by the end of the year! Through a handful of generous donors we already have $20,000 committed!
https://www.pattyshope.org/financially-give
Together we can bring lasting change and break cycles in the foster care system.

A wonderful time this past weekend celebrating Christmas with moms, volunteers, staff, and board! We are truly grateful ...
12/09/2025

A wonderful time this past weekend celebrating Christmas with moms, volunteers, staff, and board! We are truly grateful for a profound community engaging in this mission with us!

Shout out to the Hill City Church wreath making team :) you were awesome!

is kicking off the giving season! Exciting news some PH friends have created a matching grant and ALL donations will b...
12/02/2025

is kicking off the giving season! Exciting news some PH friends have created a matching grant and ALL donations will be matched up to $20,000!
https://www.pattyshope.org/financially-give
These moms and their families matter! Thank you for helping making a difference in their lives and in the foster care system. We are praying for 2026 and what it holds for Patty's Hope.

11/25/2025

In case we don't talk before Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving from the Patty's Hope team.

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Henrico, VA
23255

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+18047814657

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