Generation Hope (supportgenerationhope.org) surrounds motivated teen parents and their children with the mentors, emotional support and financial resources that they need to thrive in college and kindergarten, thereby driving a two-generation solution to poverty.
Headquartered: Washington, D.C.
Serves: Metro region
What a donation buys:
• $100 provides culturally relevant, age-appropriate children’s books to build a family’s home library.
• $1,000 ensures that eight scholars can participate in career readiness programming.
• $10,000 provides a complete four-year sponsorship for one scholar.
Volunteer opportunities:
• One day: Help with resume reviews, mock interviews and networking practice; host scholars for a career shadowing day at your workplace; serve as a child care volunteer at an event; or provide gifts for families during the holidays.
• Ongoing: Become a mentor, participate in a group mentoring opportunity or tutor scholars.
• Internships