The Project Hope Alliance exists to end family homelessness through exceptional education and financial stability. The programs funded by the Project Hope Alliance eliminate the barriers homeless students experience that prevent them from attending and succeeding in school, and increase family stability by moving homeless families into permanent housing.
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We provide a service that is not only valued, but respected amongst the community. Most people get the idea that because Orange County is one of the richest counties in the U.S. no poverty exists. However, in reality homelessness is as huge of an issue here as it is in other suburban areas. We ask that you help us spread the word about what we do and who we are serving on a daily basis. Take a look at what others are saying about us…
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With over 20,000 homeless children in Orange County, CA, it is going to take efforts from many people to alleviate this issue. There are many ways you can help:
Donate Financially
- Volunteer
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You know our Executive Director, Jennifer Friend? Well, if you haven't heard her story yet, you are in luck, because Coast Magazine just published an amazing piece about her. Go ahead and read it! As Jennifer says, "there really is power in telling your story because you find out the story isn’t really about you, it’s about other people who don’t have a voice to tell theirs yet." So yes, it's... Read More »
An incredible friend of Project Hope, Lisa Parker-Meredith, has put the experience of Orange County motel children onto film. Jo-Jo may be a fictional story, but the premise is very, very real. Head out to the Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, April 28th at 6PM. Watch an amazing film, support a courageous filmmaker and bring this cause to light. ... Read More »
254. That's the number of homeless children attending the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Together we can change that. We have to. These children deserve an education and a place to call home. For us, 254 is more than just a number. It's a call to action. Don't you agree? ... Read More »
This Earth Day, "Local Heroes of Recycling" selected Vanis Buckholz as their outstanding Youth Recycler. The Project Hope team thinks they made a pretty incredible choice. Vanis not only started his own recycling business at the age of 7, but he also donates the proceeds to Project Hope Alliance! In Vanis' words, "It’s so easy to do nothing. But it’s really good to do something!" We agree wholeheartedly,... Read More »
Remember the incredible campus makeover at Skyview School? Well, the Orange County Register remembers it, too! Yesterday, in a special edition spotlighting exceptional volunteers, the OC Register recognized our very own board member, Lynn Hemans, for her work to overhaul the Skyview campus. She was also honored with a Spirit of Volunteerism Award for these efforts. Lynn, you rock! ... Read More »
