A committed group of strong and compassionate women, giving hope and opportunity to children and teens facing obstacles to their success. Together, we are building the future of our community by investing in our youth today.
Building Bright Futures
Women of Hope champion the Building Bright Futures initiative, supporting:
- Literacy Activities
- After-School Programs
- The Building Bright Futures Student Scholarships
Women Transforming Themselves and the World
The Women of Hope launched in 2019 and is over 100 members strong and making a big impact on the children, families and seniors living in affordable housing communities.
Together, the Women of Hope:
- Raised more than $120,000 in 2023 to support the Building Bright Futures Fund
- Volunteered more than 300 hours of service
- Provided more than $4,000 of in-kind support for Back to School drives, book holidays and other special events
- Are fostering a love of reading through literacy events and book distributions
How You Can Make a Difference
- Attend quarterly membership meetings and social gatherings
- Join a committee
- Volunteer
Schedule of Events for 2024
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
- March 6 – Quarterly Meeting/International Women’s Day Celebration
- June 4 – Quarterly Meeting/BBF Scholarship Award Ceremony
- September 10 – Quarterly Meeting/Reading Corner Service Project
- December 3 – Annual Holiday Luncheon
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
- July 18 – Beauty, Bubbles and Bites: A Ladies Night Out
- October 17 – An Evening of Hope Gala
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Monthly – Read to Kids Events
- March 4-6 – Read Across America Week
- April/May – Building Bright Futures Scholarship Application Review
- June/July – Back to School Events
- November 28 – Turkey Trot
- December 14 – Colonies Holiday Miracles
- December – Toy Distribution & Holiday Events
SOCIAL GATHERINGS
- April 18 – Big Queen Bingo
- August 28 – Paint & Sip