Restore Hope Wins Big

Restore Hope and four other nonprofit organizations were surprised with $25,000 gifts from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas, in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Paul Chapman (Restore Hope) and fellow community leaders accept Innovation in Action from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas.
Paul Chapman (Restore Hope) and fellow community leaders accept Innovation in Action from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas.
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It's rewarding to see hard work recognized.

Restore Hope was one of five recipients of the Innovation in Action award, given by the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas, in honor of their 25th anniversary. Established in 2001, the foundation serves as a charitable organization through Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

The recognition also included a surprise $25,000 gift, honoring the nonprofits' commitment to improving communities around Arkansas. Other recipients included Immerse Arkansas, Excel by Eight, Providence Park, and the Wolfe Street Foundation. Accepting the award on behalf of Restore Hope was executive director Paul Chapman.

Blue & You Foundation president Rebecca Pittillo expressed her gratitude for the work these organizations continue to contribute to the state of Arkansas.

"As we celebrate this milestone, we want to recognize organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of Arkansans every day," Pittillo said. "These awards are our way of saying 'Thank you' for their partnership, dedication, and impact."

Arkansas Blue Cross President and CEO Curtis Barnett congratulates Paul Chapman for receiving his Innovation in Action award.
Arkansas Blue Cross President and CEO Curtis Barnett congratulates Paul Chapman for receiving his Innovation in Action award.

Restore Hope is honored to have been a recipient of an Innovation in Action Award, fueling their mission to helping communities create transformational change.

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