ABOUT 
US

Hope for Youth & Families is a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of youth and families in Springfield, Massachusetts, through college & career counseling, the arts, and literacy to fill gaps in existing youth services. We believe that every young person deserves the resources necessary to create a pathway to success, and we are committed to providing the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

We offer free programs for youth and families that emphasize multigenerational engagement. We provide an integrated continuum of services to create better, brighter futures for young people, their families, and our community.

OUR MISSION

At Hope for Youth & Families, our mission is to help youth and families in underserved communities achieve their full potential.

Our vision is to create a world where every young person has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. We believe that by investing in our youth, we can create a better future for all of us.

OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS

We are fortunate to work alongside many “giants” in the youth and family world. These individuals and groups of all kinds have been quietly working to improve the lives of others for years. They welcome us, offer their guidance, and are eager to share their experience and knowledge. We aspire to be as humble as they are. 

We list them here in an effort to bring their light, and our own, to the digital world. Search engines can help us all to grow and expand our reach to serve others. If your organization would like to list with us, and vice versa, please contact us.  We look forward to working with you however we can. 

YOUTH AND FAMILIES PARTNERS

AmeriCorps
Axia Insurance
Bay Path University
Baystate Health Systems
Boston & Beyond
City of Springfield
Dial Self
Experience Western MA
Hampden Charter School of Science
Hampden County Sheriff’s Office
Hill for Literacy
Holyoke Community College
Junior Achievement
Libertas Charter
MA Afterschool Partnership
MAHire
Make It Springfield
MGM Springfield
Mount Holyoke College
New England Public Media
Ohana School of Performing Arts
Phoenix Charter School
Rachel's Table
ROCA
Smith College
Springfield Business Improvement District
Springfield College
Springfield Cultural Council
Springfield Cultural Partnership
Springfield Empowerment Zone
Springfield Jazz & Cultural Arts
Springfield Metro Council
Springfield Museums
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Springfield Technical Community College
Square One
Strong Young Minds
Storyshares
Tech Foundry
Technique Studio of Dance
The Drama Studio
The Urban League of Springfield
UMASS Upward Bound
United Way PV
Veritas Charter School
Wayfinders
Western Mass Economic Development Council
Westfield State University 
Women's Fund of Western MA

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