Supporting Crucial Youth Programs
The HOPE for Youth Foundation (HFYF) is proud to announce a significant grant of $10,000 to the Croton Caring Committee. This vital funding will support the Committee’s crucial initiatives: the Backpack and School Supply Program, the Academic Support, College Readiness, and Enrichment (ACE) Program.
Joel Greenstein and Clare Rosen, esteemed board members of the HOPE for Youth Foundation, recently presented the grant check to the Croton Caring Committee. This donation underscores HFYF’s unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children in the Hudson Valley by supporting local charitable organizations dedicated to their physical, emotional, educational, and enrichment needs.
The Backpack and School Supply Program ensures that students in need have the essential tools for a successful academic year, while the ACE Program provides invaluable academic support, college readiness guidance, and enrichment opportunities that empower young people to achieve their full potential.
A Legacy of Impact: Over $6 Million for Children’s Charities
Since its founding in 1986, the HOPE for Youth Foundation has grown from humble beginnings to become a major force for good in the community. What started with an initial $1,000 donation in its first year has blossomed into an organization that now supports over 35 charities annually, distributing $175,000 last year alone. To date, HFYF has proudly distributed over $6 million to worthwhile children’s charities over 37 years.
Join Us in Making a Difference
The Foundation, which has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, continues its mission to fund as many child-focused charities as possible. Support for the HOPE for Youth Foundation helps make impactful grants like this possible. You can contribute by purchasing our annual long-range weather calendar, attending our signature fundraising events, or making direct donations.