Our Story

Having met while doing Youth Ministry, Pete and Kaycee Stanley had always carried a deep passion for kids, teenagers, and adoption. Combining their love for stories, kids, and Jesus, they launched The Reel Hope Project in 2016 with one clear mission: A forever family for every child.

2016

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In 2018, they met the world’s coolest kid in a Reel Hope video shoot. After walking through the adoption process, they became parents to this then-13 year old boy in 2019.

2018

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In 2021, The Reel Hope Project launched in the state of Wyoming.

2021

2022

We launched in Wisconsin.

We launched in North Dakota, Colorado, and Idaho.

2023

2024

We launched in Iowa & Nevada.

We launched in Texas!

2025

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We’re on a mission to serve 1,000 kids a year until we find a forever family for every child.

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