Generation Hope

HOPE 2025 is officially on and registration is now OPEN! Join us at National Harbor, MD from April 9-11, 2025 for the ultimate gathering of student parents, education leaders, policymakers and change-makers working to support families. During this 3-day conference, you will get to: Learn: Expert-led sessions and workshops designed to give you actionable strategies and insights that will help you understand and navigate the challenges families face today. Connect: Build meaningful relationships with like-minded individuals who share your passion for change. Collaborate with leaders from across the nation to help elevate the conversation around student parent support. Enjoy: While contributing to a critical cause, take in the stunning views of the National Harbor waterfront and make time to explore the local atmosphere full of unique shops, restaurants and attractions. This is more than just a conference — it's a movement to help families thrive! Will you be there? 🔗 Register now -- https://lnkd.in/ewSBCkfy . . . . . Image description: A graphic with photos from Generation Hope’s HOPE 2024 conference’s photos and text saying: April 9-11, National Harbor, MD, HOPE 2025 Where change happens for student parents and their families #HOPE2025 #StudentParents #SystemicChange #RegistrationNowOpen #GenerationHope

ICYMI: 🎥📰 Parenting students shouldn’t have to choose between a home and a degree. 1 in 5 college students is a parent—and 68% face housing insecurity nationwide, jeopardizing their academic success and economic mobility. WUSA 9’s Jess Arnold shares Sahdari’s story of overcoming homelessness as she nears the completion of her degree at Trinity Washington University. Stories like hers show why better basic needs supports are critical. Thank you to SINAI ASSISTED HOUSING FOUNDATION INC for your partnership. Our upcoming Breaking Barriers briefing from our Policy & Research team dives deeper into these challenges and solutions. Sign up for our newsletter to learn more.

This holiday season, as we close out another transformative year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the year we’ve had, the connections we’ve built and the impact we’ve made together! 💜 This year, we’ve accomplished so much together—transforming lives, challenging systems AND paving pathways to brighter futures. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated staff, our community of supporters and everyone who believes in the vision of a more equitable future for student parents. Our office will be closed from December 25 to January 1 so our team can enjoy this special time with loved ones. We’ll return on January 2, ready to continue making a difference in the lives of student parents and their families. Wishing you a joyful Christmas, a radiant Hanukkah, and a Kwanzaa filled with unity and light. Cheers to a season of celebration and a bright new year!

A stable home is more than a roof—it’s the foundation for success. Over 68% of parenting college students face housing insecurity, making degree completion a daunting challenge. Sahdari Simmons, a Trinity Washington University student and mother to a four-year-old, recently moved into stable housing with the support of Generation Hope. Through emergency funding, scholarships, mentoring, and advocacy, we’re helping parenting students build stronger futures for their families. Read Sahdari’s full story here: https://bit.ly/49V2vvZ Sign up for our newsletter to access updates, insights, and the forthcoming Breaking Barriers briefing from our Policy and Research department to learn more about the challenges parenting students face and how we’re creating solutions: https://lnkd.in/eEEnX6jv

Every student parent dreams of a brighter future, but unexpected challenges can make those dreams feel out of reach. At Generation Hope, we’re breaking down barriers by providing critical support to help student parents stay in school, graduate, and build a better future for their families. We need your help to fund emergency support for 100 student parents and their children by December 31. Every gift matters. Your generosity today creates stability and opportunity tomorrow. Make a contribution here: 🔗https://bit.ly/402gXPC #StudentParents #EducationForAll #SupportMatters #MakeAnImpact #EOYCampaign #SupportNonprofits

The holidays are a time to celebrate, reflect and recharge — and that’s exactly what we did at Generation Hope's staff holiday party! It was a chance to connect and honor the incredible work our team does every day to support student parents and their children. As we look to the year ahead, we are excited about the opportunities to deepen our impact, expand our reach, and continue creating lasting change. Here's to another year of making a difference, together. Thank you for being part of our journey!

🎙In case you missed it: Generation Hope’s founder Nicole Lewis was featured on Out to Lunch NOLA, discussing how we’re addressing New Orleans' ranking as having the 3rd highest teen birth rate in the nation by empowering parenting students and creating pathways to generational wealth. By providing education, life skills, and financial support, we’re fostering success in education for parenting students and helping create pathways to generational wealth, transforming families and communities. Catch Nicole’s conversation about this impactful work: https://lnkd.in/gqWzzCJr #EconomicEmpowerment #GenerationalWealth #TeenParents #NewOrleans #GenerationHope #OutToLunchNOLA

Last night’s holiday party was nothing short of magical! Despite the rain, our Programs team showed up with unwavering dedication to create a night to remember for our Scholars and their families. From festive crafting stations to warm cups of hot cocoa and apple cider, the evening was filled with connection and cheer. Santa himself delivered gifts that brought pure joy to every child’s face, thanks to the generosity of Buch Construction and the many donors and caring neighbors throughout the community. Together, they ensured every Scholar family left with hearts full and hands full of holiday surprises. This season, we celebrate not just the holidays but the incredible community we’re building together. To our Scholars — thank you for letting us be part of your journey. Here's to more moments of joy, support and togetherness! 💜

Our Early Bird deadline for HOPE 2025 has been extended to December 20th! So, don’t miss your chance to secure discounted rates for the premier national conference dedicated to driving student parent success. At the conference, you'll enjoy inspiring keynote speakers, interactive sessions with national changemakers, actionable strategies for driving meaningful impact, and a vibrant community of peers committed to creating real change. But that’s not all — a standard registration includes access to Generation Hope’s 15th Anniversary Gala, the Night of Light, an unforgettable celebration of progress and impact! Lock in your spot now and save up to 20% before December 20th 🔗 https://bit.ly/3DaALHp #HOPE2025 #StudentParentSuccess #GenerationHope #EducationForAll #BuildingBrighterFutures

Thanks to YOU and the generosity of Richard and Judith Morrissey, we reached our #GivingTuesday goal, raising an incredible $43,108! This milestone means 21 families in our Scholar Program will receive emergency support to stay on track with their education and build brighter futures. But we’re not stopping here — we are on a mission to support 79 more families by December 31. Let’s keep the momentum going — spread the word and help us make a lasting impact. Donate today 🔗 https://bit.ly/49pWyah #GenerationHope #GivingTuesday #ParentingStudents #EducationForAll #BreakingBarriers #GenerationalWealth