Who We Are
Raising Hope, Inc. is a community-based non-profit organization in Providence, Rhode Island providing youth development activities after-school and out-of-school times to immigrant youth ages 7 to 18 years
Raising Hope understands the need of immigrant families, faced with challenges arising from low-income, unemployment, language barriers and cultural differences. Young people are assisted to improve academic performance, physical health, socialization skills, self-esteem building, life and career skills.
Raising Hope, Inc. collaborates with other stakeholders committed to the development of children and youth in Providence, Rhode Island.
Philosophy
It takes a community to ensure the success of a child. Raising Hope, Inc. forms the link for collaborative efforts of service providers, families, community leaders, businesses and other stakeholders to assist young people to succeed.
Mission Statement
Raising Hope recognizes the diverse environment immigrant children are raised, and the challenges they face due to differences arising from family backgrounds, socio-cultural up-bringing, language differences, poverty, and lack of socio-cultural orientation.
The mission of Raising Hope, Inc is to provide the leadership, motivation and sense of direction for immigrant children, youth and young adults to improve intellectually, physically, socially and culturally. Raising Hope, Inc collaborates with parents, community leaders, organizations, and other stake-holders in the community to provide services to immigrant children and youth.
