| Last updated on January 6, 2005 |
The mission of HOPE is to improve the quality of life and, to increase the number and range of life opportunities for low-income and Latino residents of Massachusetts, in order to help them succeed as contributing members of their family, community and society.
Description:
HOPE YOUTH-AT-PROMISE
Youth Development Programs and Initiatives
- HOPE for Youth Mentoring Program
Provides one-on-one and group activities of emotional support, academic assistance, exposure to educational and enrichment experiences for Latino children and youth ages 11 to 14. HFY seeks to match Latino youth with volunteer mentors who can give two hours of their time every week to meet and connect with their mentee for a minimum of one year. The commitment includes participating in a monthly group activities meeting for all mentors and young persons that includes fun activities and mentoring support. Mentors receive training in mentoring and the match is provided support through group activities. Pairing a caring, responsible adult, college student or peer who can serve as a positive role model to a youth has significant influence in a young person's academic performance/success, social development and career awareness.
The program serves over 1,800 low-income "first generation college" students from grades 5-12 in Boston and Lawrence each year. Federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education, HOPE established a partnership with Boston schools in 1976, and with Lawrence schools in 1991. The program provides the following services: one-on-one academic counseling, financial aid information and technical assistance with all forms and applications related to the college application process, college entrance exam registration and preparation, access to tutoring and mentoring, college and career exploration via college visits and field trips, the Internet and HOPE's resource library, as well as access to the HOPE Alumni Network. Services are both schools- based and after-school/out-of school based at the HOPE offices in Jamaica Plain and Lawrence. Opportunities exist for students to become members of the Talent Search Youth Advisory Committee.
- PODER LATINO (Latino Youth POWER)
A twelve week youth leadership program during the school year (a seven week program during the summer) that trains Latino youth to serve as HIV/AIDS prevention peer educators. The youth participate in service-learning activities that include: street based education outreach, home-based sessions, community presentations, newsletter writing and community service learning projects. The teens are hired as peer educators and peer leaders, helping to provide prevention education to their peers on a range of health issues.
History:
Established in 1971, HOPE's purpose was to advocate, facilitate, coordinate and evaluate, human services and community development programs for the Hispanic community of Massachusetts.
Contact people:
Office fax number: 617-524-4939
Address:
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165 Brookside Avenue Extension
Boston, MA 02130
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Web Site: None specified
Directions:
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The Hispanic Office of Planning & Evaluation, Inc.
165 Brookside Avenue Extension
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone 617-524-8888
Receptionist x110
DIRECTIONS
BY MBTA:
From Downtown Boston, take the Orange line outbound towards Forest Hills.
Exit at the Green Street Station.
Take a right out of. . . (more)
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: MBTA Orange Line - Green Street,
Walk distance (in minutes): 5
For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com |
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