Pools of Hope

Warm Water, Real Relief. 

At Pools of Hope, therapeutic warm water isn’t a luxury—it’s the doorway back to motion for stroke survivors, kids with disabilities, seniors with arthritis, veterans, and anyone who can’t tolerate land-based therapy. In water that eases pain and supports the body, people practice safe movement, rebuild strength, and reclaim everyday independence.

Your gift keeps the pool at a healing temperature, maintains lifts and ramps, and funds sliding-scale sessions with skilled aquatic therapists—so no one is turned away. Please donate today and help deliver real relief to more neighbors who are ready to live their best life.

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Pools of Hope has been providing life-changing, therapeutic, aquatic and wellness programs for individuals with a disability, injury, or chronic condition for more than 60 years — and we continue to grow each year with services to fit every age and ability. 

Programs we offer include, but are not limited to:

• Aquatic Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy for rehabilitation and improved quality of life.
• Veterans Program with free adaptive swim sessions and paddle boarding classes.
• Deep Water Exercise and Conditioning Activities to regain strength, range of motion, and flexibility.
• Aquatic Exercise Classes for fun physical activities in the warm water pools.
• Nutrition Wellness Program with a weekly Food Pantry and monthly cooking demonstrations for healthy, delicious meals.
• Youth Wellness Program that meets all children where they are, teaching them water-safety and swim skills, providing free asthma screenings, summer camp, and so much more.

Testimonials

Pools of Hope staff hear from program participants every day that our services have improved their quality of life. For people with special health needs, the warm waters enable a level of freedom not possible on land. The pools improve self-esteem, create a sense of happiness and joy, and uplift participants. Here is just a small sample of the testimonials we receive:

"My 19 year-old son, Steve, suffered a tragic incident and ended up with a brain injury that left him unable to speak or walk. After months of rehabilitation, we found the Pools of Hope for aquatic therapy. After five-months of aquatic therapy and exercise in the heated pool, my son took his first steps. Today, Steve is walking with a cane. My family is so grateful that there is a place like the Pools of Hope to help improve the lives of people like my son."
~ O. Zalvidar

"With the physical therapy program I was able to walk again for the first time in years"~Orla

"I love the pool and it helps me to feel free from my cerebral palsy. I wish I could live in the water ." ~D

"Pools of Hope Keeps Me Dancing!" ~Ernestine has been dancing in the waters of hope for over 10 years.