Pictured: Board Chair Julienne H. Silverman (left) and Vice Chair Mary Ann Betsch (right) On July 16, 2026, The HOPE Program appointed Julienne H. Silverman as Chair of its Board of Directors. Julie has served on the Board since 2014, including eleven years as Vice Chair. She will succeed Alix Oliver, who is stepping down […]
HOPE is excited to announce our newest additions to the Board of Directors: Nicholas Inga – Vice President of Construction, Con Edison Katharine Lynn – Product Manager, Archive Tristan Cooke – Associate Director, LGT Capital Partners A founding member of our Associate Board, Katharine served as its Chair for four years, helping build the AB […]
Yesterday, New York celebrated. Fifty-three years of waiting ended in a victory parade for our New York Knicks through the Canyon of Heroes, and the city was everything you’d hope it would be — loud, joyful, unbothered, alive. I soaked up every minute of it. But I woke up this morning thinking about today. And […]
Thank you to all who attended The HOPE Program Gala: Empowering Prosperity! It was a powerful evening, celebrating over 40 years of commitment to empowering New Yorkers to build sustainable futures. Together, we recognized three extraordinary honorees: Randall E. Powell and Infinite Horizons: Co-founder, Principal, and CEO of Affordable Housing Developer and HOPE Workforce Development Strategic […]
The organizations create opportunities for the next generation to explore pathways in STEM while opening doors for future success. Branson Brooks, for NBA.com At a time when access to science, technology, engineering and math education is more critical than ever, STEM NOLA and The HOPE Program continue to distinguish themselves as national leaders in providing hands-on opportunities for the […]
The HOPE Program is proud to be selected as a recipient of $750,000 in funding through a $5 million workforce development initiative led by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. The investment will support eight organizations across New York State in preparing more than 1,000 New Yorkers for careers […]
HOPE’s Executive Director, Tracey Capers was recently featured in PROpel TV, powered by Prosek Partners. In conversation with former TV anchor and current Prosek partner Deirdre Bolton, Tracey reflects on HOPE’s impact across New York City and shares her vision for current and prospective students — and for the growing network of graduates who carry […]
This year, we doubled the fun and the impact with not one, but two incredible comedy show fundraising events. Together, Humor for HOPE and the first-ever Chuckle for HOPE raised over $205,000 in support of our job training and career services. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us, laughed with us, and made […]
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. Purchase your […]
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 […]
