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Who Are We?

Heart of Hope, a nonprofit organization, is a program specially designed for kids with special needs. Hosted by high school volunteers, we create all kinds of sports and entertainment at Diamond Bar High School every other Sunday from 2:30-4:30 P.M. It is our desire to help them spend their time with us surrounded by love and happiness.


Our main activities consist of creative crafts, sports, and music classes. Not only do sports help with muscle development, but it also creates a positive attitude surrounding our members. Furthermore, our unique music lessons help promote a peace of mind and sharpen the members’ concentration. Lastly, our two concerts, held annually, are the perfect chance for our members to build their confidence in front of large audiences!


We hope to kindle the happiness in our members’ heart through genuine companionship and acceptance. This way, we can contribute many joyous memories to their life!



HOH簡介



Heart of Hope 心希望∼是ㄧ個針對特殊需要兒童而成立的非營利機構。由高中學生們所組成的義工團隊，利用每週日下午2:30-4:30的時間，在Diamond Bar High School 為特殊需要的孩子們設計了各種育教於樂的活動，陪伴他們渡過美好的午後時光！

活動內容主要包括了創意手工活動，戶外活動和音樂課程三大部份。其中創意手工活動和戶外活動不但有助於孩子們的手眼協調及小肌肉的發育，更讓孩子們的身心得以獲得充份的舒展；而獨特的音樂課程，不但讓孩子們在音樂中得到了情感的抒發，對於專注力的提升也有很大的幫助！每年兩次的音樂發表會，更是培養孩子們自信的最好舞台！

我們期盼透過真心的陪伴與接納，能在這些特殊需要孩子們的生命中點燃起小小的希望和火花，為他們的生活增添些許的歡樂與色彩！

Angel Class Staff:

Ms. Sharon
Ms. Judy
Ms. Lauren
Ms. Miranda

Panda Class Staff:


Ms. Jane
Ms. Lisa
Ms. Kelsey

Parent Coordinator:

Michelle Huang

Eagle Class Staff:


Ms. Connie
Ms. Bina
Ms. Vaneetha

Meet Our Director

Ms. Joanna Lo

Ms. Joanna Lo received her Master of Music from The Royal Academy of Music, in London, U.K., in 1984. She majored in Pipe Organ and Church Music. She completed the requirements for the California Teaching Credential, Pedagogy and Certificate of Music Therapy and Special Music Education from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1988.


Ms. Lo is very active in the Southern California Music Teachers Association as she was the director of the Orange County branch from 2004 to 2012. She is also a Certificate of Merit Evaluator and National Guild Piano Audition Adjudicator, having received accreditation as an international judge from the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. She is also the handbell music conductor for the Diamond Bar Performing Arts, the founder of the Heart of Hope nonprofit organization for special-needs students, and has served as a conductor for several children handbell choirs. She currently serves as a high school music teacher and a private piano teacher.


Ms. Lo’s professional affiliations include: The American Music Therapist Association, Handbell Musicians of America, American College of Musicians (Hall of Fame), National Guild of Organ/Piano Teacher, Music Teacher Association of California, Diamond Bar Performing Arts Competition, California Music Educators Association, and National Education Association.