Elevating Hope

In the comments, I saw a person saying Elizabeth is a lover. I couldn’t agree more because I have seen it first hand. She sees life and living creatures through her heart, not eyes. It always amazes me how powerful she is in changing your mood.
I heard a story of her dog being lost and she never lost hope until she found her in the 54th day! Never lose hope and elevate hope y’all!

When I was 15 I lost my brother who was 21 and when I was 17 I lost my mother who was 49 ,both to cancer. In between losing them I was hit by a drunk driver and had serious injuries. It was a very difficult time but because I was so young I never dealt with the grief properly. When i met Elizabeth from Elevating Hope she gave me direction and guidance on how to deal with my loss. She also provided resources and ongoing support. I can’t thank Elizabeth Yoder and Elevating Hope enough for making me see I was not alone in coping with my loss. With their help I am now able to Move on And don’t feel by myself in this journey.

Elevating Hope is a great organization doing wonderful things to help those stricken with grief. When my dog died it was a very tough time. Grief support helps, I highly recommend it.

When my sister and I got reunited, after having gone our whole lives without actually knowing each other, Mary was there for support.

She was so kind and caring in the way she held space for us, while also lending support and advice. She has a lot of insight to offer!

I was going through a period of crisis last year and received tremendous comfort and support through Elevating Hope. It’s nice to not feel alone when I don’t know where to turn and need support. Thank you for helping me when I needed it most!

The past year and a half has been difficult for many people due to the pandemic. But for some of us with parents living in nursing homes it has been extra hard. For close to a year I was unable to visit my father due to Covid restrictions. Then in February of this year my father Took a turn for the worse and his health declined rapidly. After not seeing him for an entire year I had to say goodbye to him over the phone. It was a heartbreaking day and one of the hardest I’ve ever had. Elizabeth from elevating hope was incredibly caring and helpful in talking to me and helping me work through my grief and the stress and depression that came with losing my father. I am eternally grateful for her thoughtful words and uplifting personality. The pandemic and everything that comes with it has made it so easy for people to spiral down into depression but in part by talking with Elizabeth and following her advice I was able to get through this and keep moving forward.

Providing compassion and care that is so incredibly rare right now. Mary Elizabeth responded to my call with everything I was looking for and more. Thank you!

With a broad understanding of human nature, Elizabeth is always caring and has thought provoking answers to whatever questions I have. Her mission of elevating hope in humanity, contributes towards making our world a better place.

After finding an abandoned dog in need of serious medical attention, I turned to Elizabeth for assistance. She helped me find a low cost vet along with extra financial and moral support from members in her organization which
I used to put toward the dog’s treatment. This organization is a life saver! Today this dog is alive and thriving thanks to the help of EH’s services.

Me and Elizabeth had a long conversation when I was going through a rough time in a period of my life and it’s nice to have a friend who put time aside to support and help you when you are trying to ease/overcome a rough situation over a loss in your life. Elizabeth is supporting and a kind soul who has a deep understanding of processing loss/grief! She was there for me at the time, Thank you Elizabeth!

I received a phone call back from Elizabeth at elevating hope and was very pleased with all the information let alone what they offer.. Elizabeth was able to listen to our struggles and be of some support and offer suggestions .. very pleased and has already introduced herself to my son and looking forward to be able to work through this issue and know we are not alone .

I feel so proud to witness the growth of Elevating hope from the time it started as TheAcy.org. I have seen how dedicated and selflessly Mary Elizabeth has worked hard in sustaining the values of this nonprofit organization. I have been fortunate enough to join in some of the board meetings and observe how enthusiastically she directs and guides this organization towards a position of support to so many people.
As a clinician, I know making an impact in our community is a challenging task and without loving what you do it is impossible to achieve such goals. The love and support that Elevating Hope brings to our community is a great example of Mary Elizabeth Yoder's love and attention. Helping this organization has always been a privilege for me and I would greatly encourage everyone to be behind the amazing values that are associated with Elevating Hope.

It is great to have people who give their time to others to help them get through a hard time in their lives whether it is a death of a close one or just a struggle they are going through.

This is a wonderful group that provides love, assistance, support and hope to people and animals.

Elevating hope has been an incredible resource in my life. I lost my father suddenly and I was able to find the support I needed here. It’s been a life saver

Elizabeth has helped so much throughout the years and I couldn't be more thankful for the amazing work she has done. She has helped me anytime I needed emotional support and she always took the time to listen to what I had to say.

"Elevating Hope" from an individual who embodies the essence of those words.

Elevating and believing in the power of people loving one another. Grounded in the unconditional love of her favorite person.

Hope-ing that she makes a difference in each and every person that she encounters.

The individual running the organization is the driving force behind a vision.

Let us all find a reason to believe in "Elevating Hope."

I worked on a short film which was co-produced by EH, and I’ll say it’s one of the most memorable film projects I’ve had the privilege to participate in. So many amazing people giving up their time and providing expertise in so many areas. The result was a fantastic movie, with a really strong message of hope under challenging circumstances. It created many conversations at the numerous festivals I attended along with my fellow filmmakers. I hope to work with them again one of these days as it’s rare to see such a strong commitment to encouraging change through art. Bravo EH!

It is with both pleasure and insights that I bring attention to the good works of ELEVATING HOPE, to help people experiencing loss and in need of grief support.

Recently, the founder, Elizabeth and I became acquainted through a chance meeting at a neighborhood park where she takes rescue pups. It was at this first encounter, I realized Elizabeth, was a special person but it wasn’t until a few meetings later I learned of her special story.

Tragedy struck The Yoder family when Elizabeth was a young girl. Her father was killed by a drunk driver in an auto accident. It was her long struggle to overcome this devastating life changing event that inspired her to start Elevating Hope, an organization to aid of those whom misfortune has struck and wounded.

As I became more familiar with her, I realized, the life of the little girl left fatherless so many years ago could have turned out much different ... a tragedy born out of a tragedy. But it is not. Instead, Elizabeth has a rich and full creative life, filled with caring and sharing, family and friends. And that’s what makes Elizabeth a special person; her amazing ability to not only rise above life’s misfortunes, but to use her experience and training to the aid of others experiences loss and grief, through, Elevating Hope.

The Yoder's are an incredible family for many reasons. First of all they are a huge family and all come from Amish roots so they all have a strong family bond, lots of love, moral and they know how to work hard, veg out and have fun. They also have overcome great tragedy as a family. When the Yoder kids were still in their youth they lost their father in a drunk driving accident. Most the children were in the car during the accident! John Yoder was only 5 when he lost his father, Andrew Yoder was 8, Mary Elizabeth was 11, Barbie 14, Hugh 16, Todd 19 and Eugene 22. It was a huge loss for this family but they live life to the fullest because of this. Mary Elizabeth started The Arnold C Yoder Survivors foundation to Elevate Hope and Give Renewed Support for the Grieving". The Yoder's are not defined by their loss but the wonderful lives they have created with their families. Carrie

Volunteering with TheACY the last three years has been instrumental in helping me heal through any residual weight of guilt and grief related to an accidental death that I was directly involved with three years prior. Their recognition that everyone has a unique healing process was appreciated, and their emphasis on art therapy is effective and empowering. The organization provides valuable tools to the many people working through the death of someone close, both children and adults alike.

I am proud to say that I have worked with The ACY Grief Foundation and that I know the founder, Mary Elizabeth. She is as loving and authentic as one gets. When you are dealing with death of a loved one you need someone to understand your pain; The ACY Grief Foundation does…they just don’t talk the talk, they have walked the walk. We all deal with grief differently and in the time of need and desperation it’s good to know that there is an organization with so much love and compassion to guide us out of the dark and restore hope in our chattered lives. I will support this inspiring organization in any way I can because I believe in their mission and see the importance of their work. Thank you for healing the hearts of so many. Bonnie Sadigh

I am proud to have known Mary Elizabeth Yoder as a dear friend for over 15 years. I am honored to have been there at the inception of The ACY, and have witnessed her going through trials & errors, ups & downs, hardship and heartaches to get her foundation to where it is today. Although it still has a long way to go, TheACY has alreadymade huge impacts on so many lives. For each milestone accomplishment for The ACY, I have seen her endured sweats and blood, jumped hoops, pulled in countless allnighters, and exhausted her own personal resources and pocketbook. Watching her work relentlessly on her cause was a humbling experience. I can say with conviction that The ACY is on its way to becoming one of the leading voices in helping and empowering children cope with a death of a loved one.

This foundation is so important to the lives of children and adults in healing and in support for those whom are grieving. I believe in the positive services that art therapy provides. I applaud Mary Elizabeth Yoders passion to help others forgive and move on powerfully with their lives. The ACY Survivors Foundation is a genuine blessing for those who receive the support they so desperately need. Jeni Lynn Allen

I have known of The ACY and the stories for a number of years now and I also know how important the work is that the foundation is involved with. I have donated art to the foundation because it is a non profit organisation and being no n profit, can be a difficult task indeed. The stories I have been told about the children who have been struck down so early in their lives is heartbreaking. The support that ACY provides is nothing short of amazing and they have my continued support.

I've known the ACY Founder Mary Elizabeth for more than 10 years. She is a beacon of light well suited to carry on this work that truly breaks through the barriers of pain. She is a caring individual who embodies the qualities of forgiveness. I have seen Mary Elizabeth through some ups and downs, and each time she gets stronger on the ladder of life. Your life will be better with the ACY Survivors Foundation. Matt L.

ELEVATING HOPE - Renewed Support for the Grieving.... Grieving is a sign that life is & has been present. It effects everyone. It's A GLOBAL HUMAN CONDITION. We are all born into this world and at some point we will all exit. Having a support system during the challenging time of the death of a loved one or someone close is vital for the quality of life to continue. "Give to others that which you desire & it will be added to you." My work in support of this cause has given me much personal benefit & fulfillment on many levels. I am grateful to all who support it as you have helped in my own grief recovery & that of others. Thank you.

This one of the most needed charities today, to help people deal with trategies. I believe that ACY is in an ideal position to help all people who are suffering from personal trategies.

After being around TheACY I realized I was still holding in the pain from my fathers death for over 40 years. It was TheACY's care that I was able & felt safe to release that pain. TheACY board members, advisory board members and volunteers are dedicated and tireless in their work & vision to provide renewed support for those grieving. This is a very worthy cause and much needed support for those still grieving or not sure how to grieve. Your support is invaluable and changes lives.

The ACY Survivors Foundation is wonderful. I know founder Mary Elizabeth Yoder from class. When I opened up to her about my past and the grief that I was dealing with , she immediately wanted to help in any way she could. Meeting with others that were going through similar things, really opened up my eyes to how good this kind of group would be good for me. I am very thankful to cross paths with her and the foundation.

The story of the ACY foundation is a really inspiring one. They have the best attitude and great heart. Im really proud to say i volunteered a couple of times helping this good cause. Giving people a way to deal with their pain and their love ones understanding.

I first learned about TheACY in 2008 just after I lost my father. As an adult the loss was difficult for me, but there was the part of me that was relieved his suffering was over. At his funeral, one of our young cousins who knew my father as a grandfather, at first didn't want to attend the services. None of us understood why and we approached it as adults do. (you have to go). During the services, he was overcome with tears and emotion. NONE of us knew how HE felt. There I was at my father's funeral, feeling helpless because I didn't know how to handle my cousin's grief. No one taught me. As children, we're often just expected to "handle" the loss of a family member. Expectations most of the time from adults who aren't completely equipped. The Arnold C Yoder Survivors Foundation does so much to understand kids going through loss and give them an outlet to express themselves. I was very happy to volunteer my time while I lived in California.