Hi, I’m Jessica.

I’m a wife, mother of three beautiful girls, homesteader, educator, and the founder of Rooted in Hope.

For years, my passion was helping families reconnect with simple, meaningful living through gardening, sourdough baking, homesteading, and creating a life rooted in faith, family, and community. But my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive neurological disease that changed nearly every aspect of my daily life.

Like many families facing serious illness, we quickly discovered that some of the therapies, treatments, and resources that offered hope were either difficult to access or not covered by insurance. The financial burden of pursuing both conventional and complementary approaches to care can be overwhelming, especially while raising a family.

What began as my personal search for hope became something much bigger.

Rooted in Hope was born from a desire to support other individuals and families facing life-altering diagnoses. My mission is to help connect people with resources, share stories of resilience, raise awareness, and one day provide financial assistance for therapies, treatments, wellness services, and experiences that help improve quality of life when families need it most.

Through this platform, I share my own journey with ALS—the challenges, the victories, the lessons, and the hope I continue to hold onto each day. I believe that even in the hardest seasons of life, there is still room for joy, purpose, connection, and hope.

Whether you’re here because you’re navigating illness yourself, supporting a loved one, looking for encouragement, or wanting to help make a difference, I’m grateful you’re here.

Together, we can build a community rooted in hope, strengthened by compassion, and committed to helping families feel less alone.

With gratitude,

Jessica Martin
Founder, Rooted in Hope