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

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! At Generation Hope, we are privileged to witness firsthand how compassion and community can change lives. Today, we want to pause and honor the incredible individuals who make our mission possible… To our donors: Your belief in student parents changes everything. Because of you, families are finding stability, rewriting their stories AND reaching for dreams they once thought impossible. To our Scholars: You inspire us with your strength and determination to build brighter futures for your families. Thank you for letting us walk alongside you. This Thanksgiving, hear directly from our Founder and CEO, Nicole Lynn Lewis, as she shares a heartfelt message of gratitude and reflects on this community's extraordinary impact. Join us in celebrating this life-changing work ?? https://bit.ly/4985PUg #ThanksgivingGratitude #BreakingCycles #GenerationHope #ThankfulForYou

It's National Children's Month! At Generation Hope, we believe that investing in student parents means investing in their children’s futures. Through programs like our Next Generation Academy, led by our Senior Early Childhood Manager, Ayanna Clay, we provide holistic support for young families. With Home Visits, Family Dinners, educational activities and stipends, we create opportunities for parents and children to achieve long-term success. But we can’t do it alone. Your continued support drives these life-changing initiatives. This National Children’s Month, be part of this powerful work. Let us invest in families together — donate today ?? https://bit.ly/4fxW6c9 #NationalChildrensMonth #InvestInFutures #StudentParents #GenerationHope #SupportFamilies #EOYCampaign

Don’t miss out on our November newsletter! ? This month, learn how your gift can help 100 student parents balancing college and parenting and meet our new board members, who are shaping the future for student parents nationwide. Also, find out how YOU can spread holiday joy as a “Gift Elf” and stay tuned for an update on Generation Hope’s new research about housing insecurity. Subscribe now to stay in the loop ?? https://lnkd.in/eEEnX6jv #GenerationHope #SupportYoungFamilies #YearEndGiving #HOPE2025 #HolidayGiving

In a heartfelt letter, Dr. Brittani (Shaw) Williams, Ph.D., our Director of Policy, Advocacy & Research, shared how Generation Hope is fighting to break the barriers that keep student parents from completing their education. From the high cost of childcare to the lack of flexible academic support, these challenges are steep — but they’re not unbeatable. With your support, we’re pushing for bold reforms that ensure no student parent has to choose between their dreams and their children’s future. This work is urgent and it’s transformative. Read the letter from her desk and be part of the change. ?? https://lnkd.in/gFvpkTZ5 #GenerationHope #StudentParentSuccess #SupportStudentParents #BuildingBetterFutures #DonateToMakeADifference #EndOfYearCampaign

For many low-income parents, the dream of earning a degree to break the cycle of poverty feels out of reach but that’s where the CCAMPIS program steps in! This federal grant provides affordable campus-based child care and opens doors — creating communities where equity and access to education are more attainable. Read our latest blog post to explore all the insights shared by our CEO & Founder, Nicole Lynn Lewis and our Director of Advocacy, Policy & Research, Brittani (Shaw) Williams, Ph.D. on the critical role of CCAMPIS ?? https://bit.ly/4epwGfK #EducationForAll #SupportStudentParents #EconomicMobility #EquityInAction

No one should have to choose between a safe place to sleep and their future. For young parents like Tamika, a student parent at Virginia State University, housing isn’t just a roof over their heads — it’s the chance to build a better future. Through our #FamilyU program, we help student parents get the stability they need to stay on track, graduate and create lasting opportunities for their families. But we simply cannot do it without you… With every gift, you’re helping ensure student parents like Tamika have the resources to succeed and rewrite their futures. Join us in lifting up their journeys — help us achieve this essential goal by December 31! Donate today ?? https://bit.ly/495xvt7 #GenerationHope#StudentParentSuccess #SupportStudentParents #BuildingBetterFutures #DonateToMakeADifference #EndOfYearCampaign

Please join us in welcoming our 2024 FamilyU Cohort: City College of San Francisco, El Camino College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Southern University at New Orleans, and The University of New Mexico. There are nearly 4 million parenting students across the country, and by partnering through FamilyU, we continue to strengthen equitable and family-inclusive higher education systems across the nation. Altogether, these institutions represent over 88,000 students, including thousands of parenting students. At Generation Hope, we feel honored to work alongside them in creating lasting impact and ensuring student parents thrive. Together, we will continue to build brighter futures. #FamilyU #StudentParentSuccess

Investing in the sustainability of on-campus childcare is critical for advancing educational equity. CCAMPIS, a federal program meaning ‘Child Care Access Means Parents in School,’ provides essential campus-based childcare funding. With CCAMPIS, parents can pursue their education while knowing their children are supported. At Generation Hope, we proudly advocate for initiatives like these, ensuring brighter futures for both students AND their families. Learn more about why the CCAMPIS program is vital for college parents and needs policy & funding support ?? https://bit.ly/4epwGfK #CCAMPIS #SupportStudentParents #GenerationHope #InvestInFamilies

Kristina Fleming, our Scholar and a proud mom is a powerful example of resilience in action. As she walks the campus of Trinity Washington University today, she feels a sense of belonging that was once a distant dream. Her journey reminds us that we should all continue to stand beside young parents who are building a brighter future for themselves and their children. We cannot reach our goal of supporting 100 student parents by December 31 without you! Help create more success stories like Kristina’s — make a gift today ?? https://bit.ly/3NWlI6t #GenerationHope #EndOfYearCampaign #SupportYoungFamilies