Heart of Florida Hope Foundation, Inc.         

What are Scholarships for Hope? 

This scholarship program offers ARC Marion clients the funding to utilize ARC Marion transportation services and have various other support programs. 

Originally intended to offer new intellectually disabled individuals the opportunity to start utilizing ARC Marion's services, the program has had to start offsetting funding for ARC Marion clients whose state funding has been cut or eliminated.

Eventually, we plan to grow the scholarship program to offer individuals who either do not qualify for Medicaid waiver funding or are on the Medicaid waiver waiting list to receive services at ARC Marion. 

Who is Being Helped?

On a monthly basis, the names and faces change, but their needs don't.  In recent months, Scholarships for Hope has helped clients such as Roosevelt Gilreath, a full-time residential client, receive over 130 hours of support companion services.  Additionally clients are receiving transportation scholarships so that they can attend the Adult Day Training (ADT) program.

Why Get Involved?

ARC Marion clients need your help! Gifts of any size are always welcome, and the services provided at ARC Marion are needed and costly.  You can set up one-time, annual or monthly gift giving through our online donation page. Please designate funds for Scholarships for Hope.

Costs* for program scholarships include:

• Transportation- $500 a month
• Adult Day Training- $700 a month
• Supported Employment- $800 a month
• Supported Independent Living- $900 a month
• Companion Support- $1,300 a month
• Group Home (full-time residence)- $3,500 a month

*These are actual costs to ARC Marion, not the rates received from Medicaid Waiver.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

The ladies of Group Home 4 donated $150 to Scholarships for Hope out of change they collected! Won't YOU help today? Donate Now!