a hand up, not a hand out, by fostering and encouraging independence and self-sufficiency for low income working families A hand UP; not a hand OUT! bringing help and hope to our under-employed. HOPE of the Grand Valley P.O. Box 532 Fruita, CO 81521 www.hopegv.org HOPE of the Grand Valley's mission is to provide support and a hand up to hard-working parents and their children who are not receiving welfare, or housing assistance. This is a group that tends to fall through the cracks. These are people trying to break the cycle of poverty and doing their best to get ahead.It's a situation that creates an uncertain future for both parents and their children. HOPE of the Grand Valley aims to help these families create a more predictable and stable environment for their children.