Giving Hope. Changing Lives.

The Valley Hope Foundation is the charitable arm of Valley Hope, providing financial assistance to those committed to recovery. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our Foundation supports patients by funding partial treatment grants, essential items, and facility enhancements—helping remove barriers to healing when it’s needed most.

The Impact of Generosity


Every gift to the Valley Hope Foundation helps remove financial barriers to recovery. Through the support of our generous donors, we’re able to provide treatment grants, essential care items, and facility improvements that directly change lives. These numbers represent the real impact of giving—and the hope it brings to individuals and families across our communities.

When you donate to Valley Hope Foundation, an average of 85 cents of every dollar is invested in supporting Valley Hope patients, facilities, and programs and services.

lives transformed

We have helped more than 350,000 people and families find new life in recovery from addiction.

years of compassionate care

Founded in 1967, Valley Hope is a trusted, leading provider of addiction care.

of our patients recommend us

Valley Hope ranks nationally in the top five percent of providers in delivering excellent patient experience.

Our Giving Programs

The Valley Hope Foundation offers several meaningful ways to support our mission and the patients we serve. Each program offers a unique opportunity to change lives and strengthen the future of recovery. Explore the options below to find the path that speaks to you, or make a one-time donation to our patient scholarship by clicking here.

GEMs (Give Every Month) are donors working together to help Valley Hope patients. 

4 reasons to join the GEM community:

  • Addiction treatment saves lives and positively impacts families and communities.
  • You provide steady available resources to patients.
  • You can set it and forget it—monthly donations are automatic.
  • You are part of a special and impactful community.

“We would not be the family we are today if it weren’t for the new beginnings we received at Valley Hope. The GEM Program provides an opportunity to give back and express my gratitude to Valley Hope for the restoration of our family.”

To get started, click Donate and check “Recurring Donation” on the form. If you need assistance, please call us at (888) 613-4483.

Thank you for your support!

THE 1967 CIRCLE is an honorary donor society initiated to acknowledge, honor, and recognize individuals who have included Valley Hope Foundation in their estate plans.

Utilizing a bequest in a simple will, a trust document, insurance or other estate vehicle, these individuals have planned to leave a gift at their death for the benefit of Valley Hope patients. Doing so, these donors create a legacy of generosity and assistance to future generations who must fight to overcome their addictions.

THE 1967 CIRCLE is dedicated to developing planned gifts and honoring these donors in perpetuity, as those who keep the Valley Hope circle of treatment and recovery unbroken. Valley Hope has provided an unending circle of recovery for half a century. THE 1967 CIRCLE exists to ensure this legacy of service never ends.

Since 1972, Valley Hope of Atchison has been a cornerstone of healing, helping more than 1,100 patients each year reclaim their lives from addiction. Today, our commitment to compassionate, life-changing care has outgrown our physical space.

The Bridge to Recovery Capital Campaign is our bold step forward—a transformative project to expand and renovate our campus. This effort will enhance every aspect of the recovery journey with improved patient comfort, expanded medical and therapy areas, and spaces designed for connection, reflection, and growth. More than a renovation, it’s a bridge to a brighter future for those we serve and a renewed promise to the communities who count on us.

How to Give

Whether you choose to give online, by mail, or over the phone, your support helps remove barriers to recovery and changes lives every day. Explore the giving options below to find the method that works best for you—we’re here to make the process simple, secure, and meaningful.

Valley Hope Foundation Leadership

Megan O’Connor

Executive Director – Valley Hope Foundation
Megan joined Valley Hope in 2003, fulfilling her dream to become an addiction counselor. Upon learning of Valley Hope Foundation, Megan recognized fundraising as an opportunity to help countless patients and families get the treatment they need. As the Executive Director of the Foundation since 2005, Megan oversees all Valley Hope fundraising activities and stewardship.  She is leading her team in acquiring large grants and major gifts supporting patients across a 7-state region. Megan holds a bachelor’s in business administration and marketing from Oregon State University. She holds a certificate of fundraising management from The School of Philanthropy, University of Indiana.

Kortney Poire

Assistant Executive Director
Kortney brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience to the Valley Hope Association Foundation. She is a Kansas licensed professional counselor and a licensed master’s addiction counselor. Kortney oversees the grant activity, including funding identification, applications, and reporting. She assists in all other fundraising efforts made by the department. Kortney joined the Foundation staff in 2017 after a career in child welfare management. She was promoted to Assistant Executive Director in 2023.

Ready to Help Change a Life?

Every gift brings hope, healing, and a second chance. Whether you’re making a donation, joining a giving program, or simply reaching out to learn more, your support makes recovery possible. Join us in building brighter futures—one life at a time.

Have a question? Please reach out to us at (785) 877-4483.