Bacon for Hope Community Partnership
There is a simple pride in providing livelihoods, a culture of respect, and a “home away from home” for our employees that The Land Group understands well. The spaces and places we design are meant to create community and foster connection. But TLG’s values extend well beyond the walls of our office. We understand that some in our community struggle to find stable homes and we are therefore proud to donate our services to Hope House, a home for vulnerable children that emphasizes compassion and healing.
Almost 50 Years of Family
Founded in 1973, Hope House began as a promise to create a safe and loving place for children in need. Today, that promise has grown to include housing for roughly 50 children, a school, chapel, and access to vocational training, health care, and mental health services. Through the years, Hope House has never stopped trying to do more, give more, and support more, just as any family would.
Community Support
Bacon for Hope, a nonprofit organization founded by BACON restaurant, recently joined the effort to continue growing Hope House into the best home it can be. The nonprofit’s focus on hands-on events and healthy lifestyles has brought fresh energy to the organization’s goals, and by 2019 Bacon for Hope had completed its first project: a new basketball court.
This emphasis on health and activity became even more important when COVID-19 swept across Idaho, cancelling many events and opportunities that kept Hope House connected to its community. To aid the Hope House kids’ physical and mental wellbeing through recreation, Bacon for Hope turned its focus to a new track and field and reached out to The Land Group for help in turning this dream into a reality.
The Land Group’s Role
Our team provided land surveying, site design, civil engineering, and irrigation design for the project, designing the track to be both functional and efficient. The project program encompassed the complete package for a high school level competition track, including all jumping and throwing events. Through every step, supporting Hope House’s unique needs for accessibility and inclusion was a top priority.
As the design wrapped up, team members asked themselves what else they could do to guarantee the success of this incredible project. Our designers reached out to Hunter Irrigation and the Track Doctor, who were just as excited as we were to contribute to our community and agreed to donate services and equipment. TLG then assembled an in-house marketing team to illustrate the new track and assist Bacon for Hope in fundraising efforts with posters and brochures designed at no cost.
How You Can Help Hope House
Are you interested in helping Hope House to break ground on this project? Consider donating at www.baconforhope.org, or visit www.ahome2come2.org to learn more about Hope House’s mission, successes, and needs.