Glenda Vidosh Honored with “Hope Giver” Award at 2025 Your Voice, Your Value Conference

Oakland Family Services is proud to celebrate Glenda Vidosh, who was recently recognized with the Hope Giver Peer Award at the 2025 Your Voice, Your Value Conference, hosted by Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) on August 5.

Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) partners with over 400 service sites to support approximately 30,000 Oakland County residents with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, or substance use disorders. OCHN’s mission is to ensure access to services that improve health, quality of life, and community participation.

The Peer Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals who provide support within the public mental health system, including peer support specialists, peer mentors, recovery coaches, youth peer support specialists, and parent support partners. As the Hope Giver Award recipient, Glenda was honored for the extraordinary way she uplifts and encourages others facing life’s most difficult challenges.

“This is a wonderful affirmation of Glenda's work and commitment to her role,” says Oakland Family Services President and CEO Jaimie Clayton. “If you have seen Glenda give her testimonial at a Building Brighter Futures Tour or other event, you know that ‘hope giver’ is the perfect award.   Glenda inspires with her story of resilience, strength and grace.   She has helped so many families find hope in the darkest times...”

Glenda’s honor is a testament to her unwavering commitment to empowering families, sharing her journey, and instilling hope when it’s needed most. Please join us in congratulating Glenda on this well-deserved recognition!