VALLEY HOPE

NORTON–The Dane Hansen Foundation will announce a $500,000 grant award to Valley Hope during a public ceremony on Thu., June 16, 2016. This award will facilitate the renovations to the company’s treatment facility and headquarters located in Norton.

Valley Hope launched operations in Norton, Kansas, in 1967 with a 15 bed substance use disorder treatment facility. The treatment facility, located in Norton, was the first facility opened by the organization and remains in operation today. Valley Hope currently offers residential and outpatient addiction treatment services at 16 centers in seven states, including 5 facilities in Kansas.

The behavioral health industry continues to grow to meet the growing need of those in need of addiction treatment. In efforts to continue organizational growth, meet the needs of the community and remain competitive in this industry, Valley Hope has gone through a rebranding effort. Valley Hope will unveil its new brand that encompasses the path individuals that are afflicted with a substance abuse disorder experience; the deep decline into a valley of despair but through Valley Hope’s love and respect these individuals are able to climb out of this valley to a life filled with hope and promise.

Dane Hansen Foundation will announce the grant award given to Valley Hope. Pat George, Valley Hope CEO, will share the vision for the renovations at the company’s treatment center and headquarters in Norton, Kansas. He will also unveil the organization’s new brand.

The grant announcement and rebrand unveil event will start at 12:30 p.m., June 16. A reception will follow. The event will be held at the Heaton Building, 107 S. State Street, Norton.

Valley Hope President and CEO Pat George will be joined by Kansas Secretary of Commerce, Antonio Soave, state of Kansas legislators, Valley Hope Board members, Dane Hansen Foundation Trustees and local leaders.