Facility Design

Facility Design:

Building Hope Within Existing Spaces

Valley of Hope is currently pursuing engagement with the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) and Volunteers of America – Northern Rockies (VOA) to explore pilot access within existing facilities.

Our goal is to begin serving youth where they already are — in environments that foster education, structure, and healing — while preparing for the long-term development of a dedicated Valley of Hope campus.

This measured approach ensures transparency, collaboration, and sustainability from the very first step.

Creating Healing Spaces for Transformation

Valley of Hope is actively designing a model rehabilitation campus that prioritizes dignity, purpose, and community reintegration. While land acquisition and construction are still in development, our architectural and programmatic vision is grounded in evidence-based best practices, drawing inspiration from successful models in Norway, Colorado, and beyond.

Planned Facility Features (10–20 Acres)

Our envisioned campus will serve both youth and adult populations on a secure, separate-yet-connected layout. The design reflects our belief that healing requires space — physically, mentally, and spiritually.

• Youth dormitories – Safe, structured housing with private and shared rooms
• Adult transitional buildings – Housing for justice-involved adults preparing for reentry
• Vocational workshops – Hands-on training in auto mechanics, welding, solar site prep & more
• Educational classrooms – Computer-equipped learning spaces for GED and higher education
• Family engagement hubs – Private counseling rooms and family reunification spaces
• Micro-enterprise zones – Real-world business simulations and nonprofit-run ventures
• Technology labs – Internet-restricted access for resume building, training modules, etc.
• Financial literacy centers – Simulated bank and credit station teaching budgeting & savings
• Recreational areas – Gym, outdoor fields, nature trail with reflection benches
• Administrative offices – Case management, counseling, and program coordination centers

All structures will be modular and energy efficient, allowing scalability over time.

Professional Team Structure

Our future staff will be a combination of certified professionals, licensed tradespeople, and trained peer mentors, all united by a restorative, dignity-based model:

• Licensed teachers (GED, vocational, college-bridge)
• Journeyman-level trades instructors (e.g., CDL, welding, HVAC, solar)
• Reentry case managers (housing, parole, job placement)
• Compliance & administrative staff trained in DFS/VOA and nonprofit regulation
• Volunteers and mentors trained in Valley of Hope’s restorative values

Every team member will complete empathy-centered training, including lived-experience insight sessions.

Sustainable Funding Model

We aim to operate without permanent dependency on state contracts or private prisons. Our nonprofit model leverages enterprise, impact investing, and grant diversification:

• Government rehabilitation and workforce grants (e.g. DOJ)
• Revenue from on-site businesses (e.g., tire detailing, basic auto repair, landscaping)
• Private donations and angel philanthropist seed gifts
• Social enterprise profits re-invested into programming
• Fee-for-service contracts with counties (where appropriate)

Projected Funding Breakdown

Revenue Source

Government Grants
Business Revenue
Private Donations

Projected %

40%
30%
20%

Description

State/federal reentry & rehabilitation funds
Nonprofit-run service ventures
Donors, churches, and foundations

Operational Integrity and Compliance

Valley of Hope will comply with Wyoming Department of Family Services (WDFS) regulations and all applicable licensing requirements. Article VIII of our proposed bylaws will enshrine multi-state compliance, IRS 501(c)(3) guardrails, and independent annual audits.

Annual Treasurer reports will be published and publicly available for maximum transparency.

Our long-term mission is not just to build buildings, but to build lives.

We Are Currently in the Planning Stage

We do not yet own land, buildings, or licenses — but we are transparent about that. We are building a coalition of people, data, and political will to ensure that when Valley of Hope breaks ground, it will never need to look back.

Valley of Hope is currently pursuing engagement with DFS and VOA to explore pilot access within existing Wyoming facilities.

The organization does not yet own or operate land or buildings, but is actively developing the relationships and frameworks necessary to move into pilot implementation once approvals are complete.

Every step is deliberate, transparent, and aligned with Wyoming’s community-based rehabilitation goals.

Schedule a Site Visit or Partnership Discussion

Interested in becoming a founding donor, contractor, agency partner, or curriculum advisor?
Call us at (970) 818 6962 (temporary main line)
Preferred Pilot Location: Sheridan and Washikie Counties 

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