Voices of Hope
We are honored and humbled to share the stories of the incredible families in our community. These are stories of resilience, love, and the enduring power of hope. We are grateful to each family for allowing us to walk alongside them and for sharing their journey with you.
Explore Our Stories
A Story of Jorrow: I Put the Coffee On
Inheritance of Hope family member Kimberly Matthews-Hermans shares how she has experienced “jorrow”—joy in the midst of sorrow—while facing the terminal illnesss and loss of her husband Jasan. I put the coffee on. This might not seem like a profound phrase…
Feel Good Friday 9-19-2025
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face “Choosing to have joy is not naively thinking everything will be easy. It is courageously believing that there is still hope, even when things get hard.”– Morgan Harper Nichols Facebook Twitter Email…
Feel Good Friday 9-12-2025
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Today is National Day of Encouragement! Let someone know you love them today with an encouraging note. Facebook Twitter Email Print
Hearts Full, Memories Made: St. Louis Legacy Retreat
Ever wondered what happens at an Inheritance of Hope Legacy Retreat®? Our recent St. Louis Legacy Retreat® empowered by the Kendra Scott Foundation was nothing short of incredible. Our hearts are still full from the welcome dinner, where families picked out adorable…
Retreat Reflections: Hope in St. Louis
Joe Jantke was served on the St. Louis Legacy Retreat® in July 2025. He shares how the life-changing experience impacted his family. Cancer doesn’t take a day off–frankly, it doesn’t take a second off. It works hard to steal, harm, kill, and more. Thus, the mind of a…
Feel Good Friday 9-5-2025
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face You are allowed to have more than one feeling at a time. It’s okay. Facebook Twitter Email Print
Feel Good Friday 8-29-2025
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face You’ll never regret making memories with your loved ones. Use the long weekend to spend time together! Facebook Twitter Email Print
Hope Hub launching in Austin, TX in September!
We’re excited to announce the launch of Hope Hub™ Austin in September! During the months of preparation, Hope Hub™ staff, interested families, and potential volunteers connected at a January meet-up event to get to know each other, hear more about the program,…
Feel Good Friday 8-22-2025
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Weekend reminder: you can do hard things. Facebook Twitter Email Print
Christmas in August: Sponsor a Holiday Hope Box
The holiday season is a busy time of family gatherings, celebrations, and traditions, but it can also be a difficult time for young families impacted by a parent’s terminal illness or loss. Many families may feel pulled in different directions emotionally…
Feel Good Friday 8-15-2025
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Make-A-Will Month: Free Online Will-Making Tool
August is Make-A-Will Month–a month focused on intentionality. We all have a legacy that matters. How are you being intentional with yours? One way that you can build your legacy is by creating a free Will on our website. This quick and secure tool guides you through…
You Have a Story Too.
Are you an Inheritance of Hope family with a story of hope you’d like to share? We would be honored to hear from you. Sharing your experience can provide incredible comfort and inspiration to other families just beginning their journey.











