A Teen’s Journey to Healing with HopeWest Kids Grief Support

A Teen’s Journey to Healing with HopeWest Kids Grief Support

For Sam Hightower, 18, the path of grief was at times rocky and unclear. But with every step, and the support of the HopeWest Kids program, he’s found his way forward.   Sam was only eight years old when he lost his father to an incurable brain tumor. He doesn’t...
The Heart of HopeWest Meeker: Celebrating Our Volunteer Family 

The Heart of HopeWest Meeker: Celebrating Our Volunteer Family 

Throughout Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, we celebrate the remarkable individuals who are the soul of HopeWest Meeker. Their compassion and dedication shine brightly, fueling our mission as they support families navigating the challenges of aging, illness, and...
Volunteers are the Heart of HopeWest

Volunteers are the Heart of HopeWest

In the News—this story was published in the Rio Blanco County Herald Times. We consider volunteers to be the “heart” of our organization for one simple reason: every day, in ways both great and small, volunteer support allows HopeWest to continue our mission of...
HopeWest Cowboys Support Other Kids Through Seasons of Grief

HopeWest Cowboys Support Other Kids Through Seasons of Grief

Losing a loved one at any age is a difficult experience. But when you are young, it can be absolutely devastating. That is why, teens like Kelton Turner, Connor Blunt, Hampton Hightower and Tatumn Kennedy, have set out to make sure no child in Meeker feels alone in...