Join us on May 7 for our signature gala, bringing together New York City’s influential people, elected officials, generous donors, and notable corporations as we celebrate our commitment to providing lifelong career support for low-income New Yorkers. Check back for updates on honorees, ticket sales, and sponsorship opportunities! Questions? Contact Alexandra Hernandez-Pardo: apardo@thehopeprogram.org
Join us on February 10, 2026 for a night of comedy and celebration at the 15th Annual Humor for HOPE! This event features nationally-recognized comedians and supports HOPE’s life-changing job training programs, making a difference at the intersection of economic, racial and environmental justice. Past comedians have included: Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Jim […]
Join us on December 3rd for Conversations with HOPE, featuring HOPE alum Cleveland Oakes Jr. in conversation with acclaimed actor Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire, The Deuce) about his book, Waiting for White Jesus! This intimate discussion will explore the book’s themes of resilience, personal transformation, and faith. We invite you to be part of this […]
Please join us for HOPE’s 15th Annual Humor for HOPE and our 2026 Gala — two unforgettable evenings celebrating laughter, community, and opportunity! These signature events bring together friends, supporters, and partners to raise vital funds for HOPE’s mission of empowering New Yorkers to build sustainable careers and brighter futures. Check back in the coming […]
Haunted Hustle for HOPE 5K: A Spooktacular Success! Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Haunted Hustle for HOPE 2025! Together, we raised over $51,000 in support of our crucial job training and career services. We are immensely grateful for your support in keeping our work going for the last four decades! On […]
Conversations with data and AI for social impact leaders on their career journeys Thought Leadership by Perry Hewitt October 7, 2025 Pathways to Impact is a series of conversations with data for social impact leaders exploring their career journeys. Perry Hewitt, Chief Strategy Officer of data.org, spoke with Julian Stillman, the chief of staff at the HOPE Program, a […]
The “CoolRoofs” crews paint two layers of acrylic reflective coatings on roofs throughout the city to cool down the buildings. This prevents the dark roofs from trapping heat in the buildings. Staff say its focus is on the Bronx, which has a high heat vulnerability index. Lindsay Tanney While New Yorkers struggle to pay their […]
Op-Ed: Oakes’ story is a quintessential Brooklyn tale — one of struggle, community, and hope but it also challenges readers to stop waiting for outside saviors and broken systems to change, and instead to reclaim their own power and build community solutions. I’ve proudly called Brooklyn my home for over a quarter century, working for […]
On June 30, 2025, Lauren Samuel stepped down as Board Chair of The HOPE Program after five years of dedicated service. Lauren has been a tremendous asset to our organization and her drive to give hope to those most vulnerable led her to join the HOPE Board of Directors in 2010. While on the Board […]
On July 1, 2025, The HOPE Program officially welcomed Alix Oliver as its new Board Chair. Alix’s appointment follows 3 years of Board service. On August 12, Alix shared the following remarks, Dear friends and HOPE community, My journey to HOPE began more than 15 years ago, when I read a book called Random Family […]
