New Scholarships for the Next Generation of Success
We’re excited to announce two new scholarship programs: the Next Generation scholarship and the Deon Lewis Legacy scholarship. These new awards focus on the children of our single-parent graduates, helping to inspire the next generation to break the cycle of poverty and alter their families for generations to come. NextRead More
Help This Single Mom Finish Her Bachelor’s Degree
--Have you ever felt stuck on your journey towards better things? Well H.O.P.E is helping single parents all over metro Atlanta overcome this “stuck” feeling, especially when it comes to finishing school. -- In fact, one of our current students— a single mom named Ruby, has been working tirelessly over theRead More
H.O.P.E Founder: My Fight With Breast Cancer
In October I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Most of you were unaware, but not only was I striving to keep providing resources for our participants and to stay alive through a pandemic— but I was also fighting breast cancer. If you know my story, you know that fiveRead More
H.O.P.E trumps HATE
Immediately following the elections, H.O.P.E received two of the most appalling and degrading letters in the history of our organization. In over 11 years of serving the greater Atlanta community, we’ve never received racially-driven hate mail of any kind, so imagine how shocked, hurt, and angry we were when weRead More
Calling all single parents students in Gwinnett County, Atlanta!
Hey Gwinnett County! Are you a single parent currently enrolled in a college program to earn your Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree? If so, keep reading, because... Our funding and support program for single parent students here at HOPE Inc. is now accepting applicants for the Fall 2020 semester— andRead More
Support Black Lives Matter in Atlanta: Uplift A Single Parent Student
We know this: One of the best ways to fight inequality is by taking steps to guarantee intergenerational economic mobility (IGM) for black families and their children. One way to get there? Education. Intergenerational economic mobility refers to the likelihood that a child will experience a higher standard of livingRead More
How to Set A Budget (And Stick to It)
Setting a budget and sticking with it is hard, especially when money is tight. With bills coming in and only so much income to pay for them, it can be a challenge to set long-term financial goals that are actually attainable. Fortunately, there are several tried-and-true strategies that can helpRead More
There is a real fear
If you're connected at all to any form of communicative device, you are aware of the worldwide protest going on right now due to the countless and senseless murders of young black men (and at times young black women) at the hands of law enforcement. For years, young black menRead More
We’re hoping it does!
They say that April showers bring May flowers, but does it? Is there really hope on the other side of this pandemic? We certainly believe there is hope. We see it every week through the actions of our donors. Here's a video telling you just how much they've supported single-parentRead More
Had you found the same?
I received a call from a monthly donor a few weeks ago stating that she was doing her monthly budget when she realized she had more income than in previous months due to a decrease in expenses from being quarantined. She immediately called to see if she could increase herRead More
The Fight is Not Over!
Hey HOPE Family, We will not allow the coronavirus to stop our commitment to single parents. Why? Because despite the challenges this virus has created, we still have single-parent families who depend on us. They cannot wait until “normalcy” returns. Therefore, we will not rest while they wait for governmentRead More
Did you really help? Yes, you did!
Hi There, We try to never leave you hanging when you support our single-parent families and our mission. It is my hope that you always feel informed and know where your dollars are going. Below, I have created a video (don't worry it's brief and fun) that will update youRead More
