The Healthy Opportunities Pilot’s track record is impressive and nationally recognized. Focusing on impact is one of the best ways to support this groundbreaking program — now and in the future. If you’re a HOP service provider, community advocate, or partner, you can spread the word about how HOP is making a difference in your community with these educational tools. We hope this makes it easier to share HOP’s impact while celebrating the momentum and results of our work together.
On this page, you will find a list of advocacy resources and recent media coverage regarding the lack of dedicated funding for HOP in the NC Senate and House budget proposals.
Ready-to-post graphics that communicate the value and impact of HOP.
Customized flyers by legislative district highlight HOP’s impact in local communities.
A sample email you can personalize and send to your state legislators, thanking them for supporting HOP and educating them on the great work we’ve been doing together.
Findings published by the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Sciences Research documenting early cost savings and improvements in health outcomes for HOP participants.
Regional data and success stories about HOP in Western North Carolina, including Hurricane Helene recovery support.
A training featuring best practices about spreading the word effectively.
Here are some examples we’ve seen recently of how these tools are being used:
As a reminder, there are some considerations to keep in mind.
WNC HOP Results – 2024 regional impact data, partner spotlights, service snapshots, hurricane relief stories, and milestones.
Impact Health 2024 Impact Report (press release with link to impact report)
HOP-at-a-Glance – contains an overview of pilot services, current impact data, key messages, and a link to our downloadable legislative impact map for both federal and state districts.
WNC HOP Success Stories – This searchable story bank features HSO and client stories from across our region to help you tailor your message to your intended audience and what they care most about.
Healthy Opportunities Pilots Interim Evaluation Report Summary
When sharing about HOP on social media, please add the following hashtags to your posts #HealthyOpportunties #HOPWorks
