STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Southeast Michigan, with individual programs having their own geographic and eligibility requirements.

CLIENTS SERVED: Children and families, job seekers and adults seeking career training, seniors, youth, and community members experiencing the effects of poverty, racism, and other forms of social injustice.

DESCRIPTION: Focus: HOPE is a Detroit-based nonprofit that has worked since 1968 to address poverty, racism, and injustice through practical programs that help individuals and communities access education, employment opportunities, food, and other resources.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

• Early Learning: Provides early childhood education for children from 6 weeks through 4 years old, including tuition-based infant/toddler care, Strong Beginnings for 3-year-olds, and Great Start Readiness for eligible 4-year-olds. Some programs are state-funded and available at no cost to qualifying families.
• Workforce Development & Education: Provides scholarship-based, free-to-most-students career training and supportive services. Current offerings include programs such as certified clinical medical assistant training, hospitality training, and the DTE Tree Trim Academy, along with career preparation and job-placement assistance.
• Food for Seniors: Provides monthly supplemental food packages and related resources to eligible adults age 60+. Learn more at Julie’s List Focus Hope: Food for Seniors
• Advocacy, Equity & Community: Focuses on advocacy, racial equity, community leadership, and youth development. Generation of Promise is a youth leadership program for high school juniors from participating Metro Detroit schools.
• Community Resources & Events: Focus: HOPE also hosts or partners on food distributions, health screenings, financial services, career events, and other community activities.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Workforce Development: Call 313-494-4300 for application and eligibility requirements.
• Food for Seniors: Visit Julie’s List Focus Hope: Food for Seniors for more information.
• All other programs: Call 313-494-5500 to be directed to the appropriate department for application and eligibility requirements.