Hope Active
About Hope Active
Since 2017, Hope Active has been the kind of local organization that fills in the gaps people actually feel, backpacks before school starts, diapers on the shelf, Christmas gifts when the season gets expensive, and mentorship for students who need steady support. It has served over 2,800 students and families, and over 2,000 local families were positively impacted in the past year. For a donor, that means giving to something rooted in everyday needs, not abstract goals.
What sets Hope Active apart is how closely its work stays tied to the lives of local students and families. Its support reaches into schools and juvenile facilities, offers memorial scholarships, and keeps practical help moving through seasonal drives and outreach. It is built around direct, local partnerships and the kind of support people can use right away.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Community programs and at-risk youth outreach
Tailored community programs and services for at-risk youth and local community needs, including outreach that brings resources together in one setting.
Mentorship Program
On-campus and juvenile-facility mentorship for at-risk students in grades 6-12, meeting twice a month and covering resilience, decision making, goal setting, effective communication, and post-graduation plans and alternatives.
Hope Active Memorial Scholarships
Need-based scholarships for high school students to help with expenses for further education, skilled trade training, or military service.
Resiliency Grant program
An 18-month grant-supported effort that provides recreational outlets for children impacted by domestic violence and other forms of trauma, in partnership with Gulf Coast Legacy.
Back-to-school backpacks and school supplies
Annual support that provides backpacks and school supplies for deserving students in the local community.
Toy Drive and Christmas support
Seasonal support that provides Christmas gifts for deserving students in the local community.
Diaper Pantry and essential items
Community support that provides diapers and essential items for families.
School and juvenile facility visits
Visits tied to the mentorship and community program model, including work with schools and juvenile facilities.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Hope Active restores hope in humanity by actively serving the needs of the local community.
Who they serve
At-risk youth, students, and families in the local community, including students who are homeless, living in poverty, pregnant or parenting, in alternative education, limited English proficient, or in special education.
Their impact
- Since 2017, Hope Active has served over 2,800 deserving students and families in the local community.
- Since 2017, Hope Active has served over 3,000 deserving students with backpacks and school supplies.
- Over 2,000 local families were positively impacted in the past year.
How your donation helps
- Backpacks and school supplies
- Christmas gifts for students
- Mentorship programs
- Diaper pantry and essential items
- Recreational outlets for children impacted by domestic violence and trauma
- Community programs and outreach
- Corporate sponsorship support
Our story
Raymond Steward II founded Hope Active after being inspired by someone who served as a bridge for his family and offered a hand-up, not a handout. A native Houstonian with more than 20 years of community service, leadership, and teambuilding experience, he officially launched the organization in 2017 to provide relevant programs for underserved parts of the community.
In their words
It takes a village…
Be a Bridge
#BeABridge
Events
Annual Back-to-School Community and Wellness event
annualA community event that brings together services for school-age children and accompanying adults.
Toy Drive
annualSeasonal support that provides Christmas for deserving students.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Hope Active has shared.
Current needs
- Financial support
- In-kind donations
- Corporate sponsorships
- Volunteers for community events, diaper pantry, administration, and mentorship
Volunteer opportunities
- Community events support
- Diaper pantry support
- Administration support
- Mentorship volunteering on campus or in a juvenile facility
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Who qualifies for the mentorship program?
The mentorship program is for at-risk students who may be homeless or living below the poverty threshold, not advancing academically, pregnant or parenting, placed in alternative education, expelled, reported as a dropout, currently or previously incarcerated, have an incarcerated parent, have limited English proficiency, or have special needs.
How often does the mentorship program meet?
Hope Active meets with students twice a month.
What do the memorial scholarships support?
The Hope Active Memorial Scholarships help high school students with expenses for further education, skilled trade training, or military service.
What kinds of community support does Hope Active provide?
Its community support includes at-risk youth outreach, back-to-school backpacks and school supplies, a Toy Drive, a diaper pantry with essential items, and school and juvenile facility visits.
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