The HOPE Program is excited to announce that we are a Charity Partner for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon! Our dedicated team of five runners is committed to raising funds to empower under-resourced New Yorkers to reconnect with the workforce and rebuild their lives. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, November […]
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Join us on April 29 for our signature gala, bringing together New York City’s influential people, elected officials, generous donors, and notable corporations as we celebrate our 40-year legacy and commitment to providing lifelong career support for low-income New Yorkers. Stay tuned for more information!
Join us on February 12, 2025 for a night of comedy and celebration at the 14th 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! […]
For 40 years, The HOPE program has equipped individuals from marginalized communities with the tools, self-assurance and support needed to secure meaningful employment. Having trained over 400 cohorts and thousands of graduates, HOPE empowers communities with disproportionately higher unemployment rates, with 90% of the program’s participants identifying as Black, indigenous and people of color. With […]
The HOPE Program is proud to be a 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner! Our team of five runners will raise money to empower under-resourced New Yorkers to reconnect with the workforce and rebuild their lives. This year’s race will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Each team member commits to running […]
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — The Field of Light at Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s East Side is closing next month. The last night to walk through the art installation on 1st Avenue and 41st Street is November 30th, 2024. The project in the empty field consists of 18,750 lights that were installed in three weeks last […]
Join HOPE’s Associate Board for a family-friendly, chip-timed 5K Run/Walk in Riverside Park! Click here for more information, tickets, and sponsorships. For any questions, please reach out to Alexandra Hernandez-Pardo, Manager of Philanthropic Engagement, at apardo@thehopeprogram.org.
The South Bronx is home to 100% of the waste produced in the Bronx. The neighborhood has endured six decades of diesel truck-related traffic coming from the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, where 15,000 vehicles traverse the area daily. This has resulted in toxic air pollution and persistent health issues for the community. The South Bronx exemplifies the […]
HOPE was featured in this great segment on The Weather Channel, highlighting how our CoolRoofs program mitigates the urban heat island effect in NYC. Check it out below!
NEW YORK, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced a newly formed Green Economy Advisory Council, and unveiled the initial members selected to be part of the group. The Council stakeholders are tasked with advising NYCEDC on flagship commitments to address the climate crisis, advance a just transition towards a clean energy future, […]