Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Providing Opportunities for Deserving StudentsDennis and Betty Voskuil are not Hope College alumni, but they are parents of Hope graduates. They have served as Hope professors...
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'Why Do I Give to Hope? One Word: Pride'As a student, Judy Hazelton was focused on her studies. She says, "My world was so tiny, and I was in survival mode. I graduated...
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Combining Her PassionsMegan Clark '19 is a theatre, history and secondary education triple major with a minor in English and will be a dramaturge for...
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Shaping Lives at Hope CollegeAnna Gibbs '20 is from Bad Homburg, just outside of Frankfurt, Germany. She was born in Austria and graduated from...
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Dreaming of a Hope Education"I always wanted to attend Hope," states Addison Huss, currently a junior on campus. She grew up visiting campus from her home...
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Thoughtfully Giving ForwardDr. Kirkwood and Celeste Faber established the Earl H. '38 and Mildred E. Kirkwood '39 Faber Scholarship Fund in honor of Kirk's...
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Giving BeyondBlaine '86 and Kathy Newhouse believed early on in their marriage that they would give "sacrificially" to Christian causes. They have...
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Hope Touched Our Hearts and Our MindsJerry '67 and Mary Rynbrandt '69 Zwart have fond memories of their individual experiences at Hope as well as the experience...
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Inspired by HopeTo Diana Gonzalez, Hope College seemed perfect in every way but one-financially it seemed out of reach. Today, Diana connects...
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Scholarship Helps Hope Student Move Toward Career in EducationScholarships are one of the most cherished of all gifts to the college because they keep a Hope College education affordable...
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Gift and Estate Planning From Hope CollegeWith a strong commitment to higher education, Dr. Alwin B. Coleman '49 taught people how to teach science to the next...
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Vision of MusicDavid Roossien had a vision. His vision was to allow all of the Holland community to experience the joy of pipe organs and its...
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Passionate About PhilanthropyCalvin and Yvonne Langejans are passionate about supporting Hope College.
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Enjoying the Hope ExperienceScholarships are considered one of the most cherished of all gifts to the college because they help to keep a Hope College education...
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One Semester Leads to Decades of Service and SupportDorothy Sherburne has many fond memories of Hope College dating all the way back to 1959. That's when her late husband, Frank, was...
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Lasting LoyaltyDon Nadler '73 first danced with Kathy at a fraternity rush party. Months later, and one minute before curfew, he proposed...
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Steadfast in Their Commitment to HopeJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Giving Hope to Students Who Need a Helping HandDuane '49 and Phyllis "PJ" Sherman '50 Booi met at Hope College in 1946; she was a freshman and he was a sophomore just out of...
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Giving Back to HopeGarry retired in April after working 37 years as a trust banker in West Michigan and is pleased that he and Gloria can begin...
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A Child Named 'Charity'Don '54 and Alice Klepper '55 Jansma were once told that all parents want to leave something for their children. Don recalls being...
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Reunions and Planning for the FutureBarb Mackey '69 enjoys returning to the Hope College campus, Lake Michigan beaches and Holland community often. She especially...
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"Still a Part of the Family"Cyndie Bache '69 was on the wait list for admittance to Hope in 1965. When the call came in August of that year that she...
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A Commitment to Future GenerationsGlenn '71 and Jane Voogd '75 Lowe enjoy a long history with Hope College. They have accumulated many memories-as students...
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Christian Liberal Arts Education Put to UseThe mission of Hope College is to "educate students for lives of leadership and service in a global society through academic and...
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Philanthropy Through Planned GivingEstablishing a Hope College charitable gift annuity is a great way to support the college and, at the same time, receive...
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Strong Reputation and Trust Key in Alum's Gift IntentionsHope's strong reputation is one of the reasons Dan Clifford '68 chose Hope for his undergraduate experience in 1964. Besides admiring...
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Hope Always an Influence"Any time someone calls and asks if I want to do something for Hope, I'm always eager to help and participate." This is...
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Providing for Future Generations"Any time someone calls and asks if I want to do something for Hope, I'm always eager to help and participate." This is the...
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Early Estate Commitment to Benefit Hope StudentsFor Brenda Heath '77 and Jack Vander Meulen the decision to include Hope in their will was made early in their marriage. That decision...
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Second-Generation Family Creates Lasting LegacyLinda Miller '83 has fond memories of her time as a student at Hope. A computer science major and math and physics double...
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Community-Minded Couple Gives to HopeFor Andrew and ReBecca Renner '00 Anderson, supporting Hope College comes naturally. Andy married into a family with deep...
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Lifelong Affection for Hope Leads to Giving BackRoger '61 and Beverly Mulder have a rich history with Hope College. At the age of 8, Roger recalls not having the dollar...
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Lifetime Joy of Learning Comes Full CircleAs a student, Dr. Alwin B. Coleman '49 came to know many of his professors as friends. Al states: "There wasn't a professor I studied...
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Benefiting the Present and the FutureJohn A. Schoon never had the opportunity to attend college. His son, Dale '59, explains, "My dad grew up in a very blue-collar...
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An Example of Generosity, Service and FaithReverend Richard K. Heusinkveld '73 and his wife, Linda, intentionally try to express their faith through generosity and...
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Couple Made Estate Plans Early to Include HopeTim, a first-generation student, came to Hope as a second-year transfer from Central College in Pella, Iowa. Familiar...
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Celebrating 34 New Households That Joined DHSHope College is grateful to the 34 new households who joined the Dimnent Heritage Society in the last...
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Helping Future Generations of Hope StudentsDick Kanode '54 and his wife, Carol, continue to receive great joy from their connection with Hope College. Prior to...
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Paying It BackAlthough his Hope College education was interrupted several times, Gerard E. Marsh '56 didn't let that stop him from earning...
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Commitment to Hope Inspires Couple to Give BackAlthough Dr. James W. '65 and Mrs. Marilyn J. Hoffman '66 Serum were only a year apart while attending Hope they did not...
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Endowed Scholarships at Hope Help Students SucceedThere are many ways to support the ongoing mission of Hope College, but few as meaningful and rewarding as establishing an endowed...
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Familial HopeRaised in the parsonage of Sixth Reformed Church in Holland, Mich., Mary Emily Mouw '72 has always known Hope College as an...
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Welcome New Dimnent Heritage Society Members!The following households joined the Dimnent Heritage Society by providing for Hope College in their...
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Van Raaltes Give Back for Receiving Nurturing and Support From HopeLloyd '50 and Virginia Van Raalte believe in the importance of an affordable Hope College education. Lloyd's father was...
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Back to HopeNearly 14 years ago, Bob and Maggie ('63) Larson began enjoying the benefits of retirement and made the decision to relocate...
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Giving Thanks for HopeDonald '59 and Constance Kregar '61 Scott of Burlington, Vt., have been strong and consistent supporters of Hope College for...
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A Community ChampionJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Joy in a Global HopeDr. David '64 and Alverna '66 DeVisser have truly come full circle at Hope College. "At Hope we each had a chance to see our...
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Don and Miriam DeJongh Name Hope as Retirement Fund BeneficiaryFor Don '59 and Miriam (Klaaren '60) DeJongh of Palo Alto, Calif., Hope College represents their backyard and the world. Both of...
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John and Dede Howard: Strong and Consistent Support With CGAsFor many years prior to moving to Holland from a comfortable home on a bluff overlooking St. Joseph's Lions Park Beach, John...
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Leaving a Legacy as an Inspiration for Her Children and OthersEducation is of the utmost importance to Lenora Ridder '69. Since graduating, she has been pleased that Hope College continues...
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Kieft Hopes Giving Will Inspire Others to ActionLarry Kieft does not like a lot of public recognition, but when asked if we could profile him for this newsletter, he replied...
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