Help HOPE Provide Emergency Services During Current Health Crisis
As more and more states across the country respond to the world's current health crisis by implementing shutdowns and social distancing, we at H.O.P.E. are continuing to provide rent and childcare assistance to single parents enrolled in college, while also providing emergency assistance to address food, utilities, and other needs. Sadly,Read More
Today is the Day!
It's March 9th! Today is the day that we kick off our Global Giving Project that we told you about a couple of days ago. The purpose of this project is to help seven single parents complete their college degrees this year and increase the number of single parents weRead More
What would you do?
What would you do with a 121% increase in salary? I would imagine that things would look quite different financially for you. You would be in a new tax bracket, economic class, could possibly afford to purchase things you've dreamt about, and would certainly improve your quality of life, right?Read More
Sweetest Memory!
This time fifteen years ago, I gave birth to my youngest boy (thus far), Marcus! It was surreal because his actual due date was Valentine's Day, and I remember thinking there was no way he would be born on that day. I was 25 years old, and studying for aRead More
In less than 30 days…
Hey there, In less than 30 days, my world as I know it will change. You've heard stories about how I became a single mom at age 21, and have raised my two biological sons, and stepson, Deon Jr., to beat the odds. Well, within 4 weeks there will beRead More
Imagine That….
I know that your inbox has been overwhelmed with Cyber Monday deals and now Giving Tuesday ask. I understand how it can all be so overwhelming, but the day is almost over and you have already helped Destinee walk across that stage! Thank you for meeting our goal of $1,000!Read More
If I was in her shoes…
It's hard to believe that this little boy has grown to be such a great young man. In this picture, he had to be about three years old, and now he is a freshman in college at Georgia State University, proving that kids of single parents that go to collegeRead More
You don’t know my story….
My name is Marion and I am the Treasurer on the Board of H.O.P.E, Inc. Most of you don't know my personal story, but I would like to share it with you today. I became a mother at the young age of 17, which could have made me a statistic, and notRead More
We don’t just help single mothers…
Did you realize that your donations don't just support single mothers in need, but they help single fathers who are often forgotten about in our society? The number of young men with sole custody of their children while attending college is larger than many of us believe. Often times, supportRead More
We’re 10-Years Old Today!
Today, we turned 10-years old! You did it! You got us to this wonderful milestone! It's amazing what you have allowed us to accomplish. Ten years ago, I had no nonprofit experience, no donors, and no grants, but I did have a program idea and a plan. I didn’t know who would believeRead More
My Ultimatum
Have you ever faced an ultimatum? Not a small one like the ones we give our children, “Eat your vegetables or no dessert.” No, I’m talking a big ultimatum that affects the rest of your life. For 7 years, I faced an ultimatum that would keep me and my threeRead More
