Faces of HOPE: Anna VonRueden
Anna VonRueden has made protecting children and families her life’s mission. So when she began looking for a spot on a local board, HOPE 4 Youth was a perfect fit. […]
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Four symbols of HOPE from Feb.
February was a busy and joyful time at HOPE 4 Youth as we watched more youth start new chapters and welcomed dozens of new volunteers. Good lucks and welcomes As […]
HOPE during COVID: Pivot, support, repeat
The burden of the pandemic has been felt most by those with the fewest resources, including young people at risk for homelessness. It has also affected our ability to connect […]
Joe’s Story
“Success” has a different meaning for each young person who accesses HOPE 4 Youth. Success could be having a full belly after eating the hot meal or it could be […]
Welcome Mark McNamer
Mark McNammer, director of programs, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in several different community-based organizations, including Headway Emotional Health (formerly The Storefront Group), Freeport West Project SOLO and […]
Welcome Nikki Kalvin
Nikki Kalvin, Community Outreach & Events Specialist, comes to HOPE 4 Youth with over 20 years of experience in both government and nonprofit management. Nikki’s experience includes managing staff and […]
Today, Our Mission Remains Unchanged.
Dear Friends and Supporters, Thank you for your continued support of HOPE 4 Youth during COVID-19. Your on-going gifts of time, talent, and treasure are greatly needed and appreciated as […]
Countdown to 2020 … Happy New Year
As we celebrate the New Year, we look to furthering our vision of a community where all youth feel safe, valued, and supported while reaching their full potential. And doing […]
Countdown to 2020 … We need your help to reach our year end goal.
As the hands on the clock move closer to midnight, we need your help to reach our year end goal. A gift in any amount, allows us to continue providing […]
Countdown to 2020 … I said to myself THIS IS IT! This is my opportunity to move forward.
HOPE Place, our supportive transitional housing program, has been changing the trajectories of the young people who have lived there. Beau was the very first young person to move into […]
