Hope is powerful, and it's something we believe should never waver. At Neighborhood Hope, we've witnessed the transformative power of hope in our community for over a decade. We've seen it in the faces of children, in the smiles of parents, and in the future we're collectively building.

Our journey began with a simple premise: "Together, We Can Be The Reason Hope Never Stops." We started by spending time with kids and their families in their neighborhoods, engaging in activities like playing basketball, sharing meals, and forming friendships. It was through these connections that we discovered the pressing needs of our community, and our After-School Tutoring Program was born.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in being the reason hope never stops for the children in our neighborhood. Our mission is simple: to provide educational support and care to our students, addressing their academic, emotional, social, and basic essential needs.

Here's a glimpse of what we do and what you’re donation will be going to:

Our Services:

One-on-one reading intervention tutoring to help students achieve grade-level proficiency.
After-school programs where students engage in Bible Study, Guided Reading, Small Group Therapy, and physical activities to nurture their minds and bodies.
Transportation support to ensure our students can access our programs without any barriers.

Our Impact: Within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, less than 10% of black students have reached reading proficiency in grade three. However, through our tutoring program, we've achieved remarkable results. During the first year, 59% of our students improved by at least one grade level in reading, and in the second year, 89% of our students saw the same progress. Our students have not only grown academically but also emotionally, thanks to our partnership with BeWell Therapy. We've sent 3,600 healthy meals home with our children each school year, ensuring they have the nutrition they need to thrive.

But we can't do it alone. We need your support to continue making a difference in the lives of these children. Your contribution can help us in three significant ways:

Provide Healthy Meals: Ensuring our students have nutritious meals every evening.

Enriching Reading: Offering new books and supplementary reading activities.

Transportation: Hiring a driver to pick up and drop off our students, reducing the transportation burden on parents.

Our goal for this Giving Tuesday is to raise $30,000, and we believe that, together, we can achieve this milestone. Your support will help us make a significant impact on the educational achievement gap within our community. Our amazing students deserve nothing less.

Thank you for considering our cause. Your generosity can change lives and ensure that hope continues to shine brightly in our community.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Neighborhood Hope

Giving Tuesday 2023

By Neighborhood Hope

Giving Tuesday 2023

Together, We Can Be The Reason Hope Never Stops

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