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Perspective Timeline: 1995-2002

1995

Hillview Apartments and Village of Kalamazoo Apartments acquired by Hope Network.
Hope Network, Kalamazoo created to open day program in Kalamazoo.
Hope Network, SE created to serve expanding programs in southeast Michigan.

1996

Residential Treatment of West Michigan becomes part of Hope Network.
A joint venture between HN Rehab Services and Spectrum formed a new corporation: Hope/Spectrum CCG.

1997

Hope Network West Michigan became an affiliate of Hope Network.
The Hope Network Management Services Organization was established (MSO).
West Lake residential program began providing supports and case management to persons formerly long term residents of state hospitals.
Two HUD 811's opened in Big Rapids.
NOC Industries of Cadillac, Michigan joined Hope Network as a new affiliate.
Hope Network Southeast in Pontiac created supported living settings for 17 people, increased AFC programs for 17 people, and expanded Shelter Plus Care and rent subsidy programs.
MOARC expanded supported housing programs in existing HUD apartments as well as a newly purchased tri-plex.
Creative housing opportunities initiated in Niles, Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Kingsley, as well as in Oakland and Macomb Counties.

1998

West Lake adds services for persons with developmental disabilities.
North Ottawa opened to serve persons with high level needs and specialized residential services for persons with mental illness.
Numerous apartments added in Lansing, Kalamazoo, Pontiac and other areas.
Lansing Rehabilitation Center created as a result of joint venture with Spectrum Continuing Health Care Services.
Genesis Housing Corporation formed.
Exodus transitional living apartments opened for ex-offenders.
Several creative housing opportunities opened in Niles, Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Oakland, Muskegon and St. Joseph Counties.

1999

Horizons of Michigan expands services to persons with behavioral problems and complex psychological issues related to aging.
Numerous new homes and day program capacity added.
Hope Network S.E. developed a new OBRA home for elderly persons with mental illness and expanded Hidden Oaks, to serve persons with complex behaviors.
HUD 811 opens in Battle Creek by Living Ways in cooperation with Summit Pointe CMH.
Living Ways acquires a HUD 202 apartment complex to serve persons with developmental disabilities.
Genesis develops 49 affordable apartments in Kent County with CMH support.

2000-2001

New Hope joint venture initiated between New Passages and Hope Network S.E. to serve 20 persons with high needs.
Two Hope Network affiliates, MOARC and NOC merge to form Hope Network North Michigan. Outcomes, financial and general performance measurement systems refined and affiliate credentialing system implemented.
Masquignon N/P Housing Corp. opened apartments in Muskegon. Hill House N/P Housing Corp. was founded in 2000. Twin Lakes N/P Housing Corp. founded in 2001.
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