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 […]
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 […]
