Chronic Hope

Community, Connection, Hope

By chronically ill people, for chronically ill people.

Chronic Hope was born out of a story of struggle, healing, and hope. We are working to create an environment of hope within the chronic illness community by developing resources, community programs, and products specifically designed to make life brighter.

Our Initiatives

A collaborative art program between Chronic Hope and chronically ill artists, designers, and creatives.

Art Flare

Our online store featuring our first product: The Hope Bottle, as well as merch and other items.

Port of Hope

Spoonie Confessions

Hear stories from the chronic illness community

Music

Curated playlists and original music

Podcast

Resources, stories, and advice from the community

Spoonie Magazine

Share your stories and experience of chronic illness

“Living with chronic illness is not just an everyday battle, it's a constant fight for your life”

— Jami Emerson (Founder)

Our partners

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We sat down with Eliza, our first Art Flare Program artist to talk about her chronic illness journey and the role of art plays in her life. This quote really stood out - an experience that is so common to those of us with chronic illness. The process
✨Introducing Art Flare: our new collaborative art program. Art Flare aims to provide chronically ill artists with ongoing income by selling products featuring their designs through our @port_of_hope store. Learn more about the program, apply to parti
4 things to be proud of yourself for 💗 We're all about celebrating the small victories! Everyday tasks and chores can be the most exhausting thing that we have to face in our day. They can act as reminders of what we CAN'T do. But we should always