Join us on May 7, 2026 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 17, 2026 for an evening of laughter and connection at our inaugural Chuckle for HOPE! We’re excited to preview, for the first time ever, a comedy night featuring up-and-coming comedians, created for young professionals and emerging leaders looking for a great time that also does good. Stay tuned for our lineup […]
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 years have sold out quickly, so get your tickets today! Past […]
Please join us for HOPE’s 15th Annual Humor for HOPE and The HOPE Program Gala Empowering Prosperity — 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 […]
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 […]
