VILLA OF HOPE, INC.
RAIFORD, FLORIDA

WHAT IS VILLA OF HOPE? It's hard to sum up in just a few sentences the work we do here at Villa of Hope. That's why we created our agency video. It features real staff and youth sharing their personal journeys.  You can learn a lot about us from our name. And each part of the Villa of Hope name is equally important. While only a portion of our youth actually resides on campus, we provide a home to every young person who comes to us in need. And they find all that they deserve in a home. Acceptance. Love. Support. Comfort. Discipline. The other portion of our name speaks volumes about what we provide, regardless of what troubles bring each person to our door. Whether you or a loved one are struggling against chemical dependency, mental illness or education issues, our dedicated staff of professionals and volunteers provide hope. mission - vision - values MISSION Villa of Hope, an innovative human services organization, renews hope to youth and families, building stronger communities. Villa of Hope will be the recognized leader in trauma informed care, producing sustainable positive outcomes for our youth and families by 2020. In 2017, Villa of Hope attained official Sanctuary® Certification from the Andrus Sanctuary Institute, after a journey that had begun in 2011. Sanctuary has made a significant impact on our community, enhancing safety and creating a  We provide superior programs, services and internal processes We are good financial stewards We are accountable, reliable, proactive, positive, appreciative We are caring, compassionate, respectful, balanced, self-aware We are courageous, encouraging, committed to seeking and sharing best practices We are committed to physical, social, psychological and moral/ethical safety That statement of assurance, first spoken by the Sisters of St. Joseph, represents both our history and our mission. It was our undertaking then and it is our promise today. We are no longer St. Joseph’s Villa in name, but we remain the same organization in spirit. They knew they had found it when George H. Clark generously gave the Diocese 80 acres of beautiful Greece, New York, farmland. It took time to convert the working farm into a suitable home for children. But on a warm June day in 1942, the Sisters and children clutched their few belongings, joined hands and boarded city buses for an hour long trip to the quiet Dewey Avenue property and the five newly constructed English cottages they would share. Today, this peaceful setting is the main campus of Villa of Hope. It was a humble start with a noble purpose. The Sisters took the children under their wings and into their hearts. They gave them guidance, positive values, a sense of belonging and the confidence to pursue their dreams. Their mission—to help children become happy, responsible, contributing members of the community—continues to guide our work every day. Villa of Hope Senior Leadership Team was named President/CEO of Villa of Hope in November 2010. With a Master’s degree in Social Work from Marywood University and a Master’s in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology, Gullo’s background includes clinical, professional and business experience. Prior to joining the Villa, Gullo served as Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Family Center. Gullo is a 2008 recipient of the Up & Coming Businesswomen’s Award, 2005 recipient of the Rochester Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Award, and a 2014 Athena Award finalist. joined Villa of Hope in October 2012 as Vice President of Community Programs.  Anne received her Master of Social Work from the University of Buffalo and is a licensed clinical social worker. She came to the Villa from Catholic Family Center (CFC), where she worked for nearly 30 years holding various social work and leadership positions. Prior to joining the Villa team Anne was the Vice President of Community Services at Catholic Family Center.  joined the Villa as Vice President of Development and Marketing in July 2015. She brings to the Villa 20 years of experience which includes: six years with Boy Scouts of America as a Senior District Executive and Cub Scout Camp Director and twelve years with the American Cancer Society. Prior to the Villa, she was the Area Director with the American Diabetes Association. Gerianne is also a part of SUNY Empire State College Business Management & Economics Residency team helping develop residency curriculum and evaluating students' prior learning to grant undergraduate non-profit management credits.  DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE Villa of Hope’s Board of Directors is a dynamic group of community-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference. They generously share their expertise to drive fiscal responsibility, advocate for resources, and ensure quality programming. Their commitment to compassionate, trauma-responsive care helps to ensure our youth and their families develop skills for lasting success. villa of hope compliance plan Since 1942, Villa of Hope (the “Villa”) has taken pride in offering high‑quality care, education and services to the children and families on Rochester community. As with any vital and vibrant organization, however, the Villa cannot be content with the status quo, but rather must focus on the future. To preserve and enhance our well-deserved reputation, everyone associated with the Villa must share a commitment not only to our clients and our work but also to compliance with the numerous laws, regulations, and policies that govern our conduct. For seventy-five years Villa of Hope, formerly St.Joseph's Villa, has touched over 50,000 lives. We are proud of and inspired by the accomplishments of our alumni and would love to connect! After his 8th-grade graduation at the Villa, Joe went to live with his aunt and uncle while attending the Aquinas Institute. He later went on to serve in the Army, graduate from the University of Rochester and hold a successful career in the Human Resources department at Kodak. Joe and his wife, Julie, have never forgotten what the Villa meant to Joe’s life. They have kept the Villa close to their hearts by being involved for many years, hoping their donations will benefit youth who need the help of the Villa today.