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The H.O.P.E. Organization

H.O.P.E. is a state and federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and contributions are tax-deductible.

Board of Trustees
A board of trustees of from 9-15 members oversees the H.O.P.E. program. (More information (password protected))

Staff
H.O.P.E. is staffed by volunteers who themselves have been widowed and have gone through the H.O.P.E. program and want to share their time and experience with others. The H.O.P.E. staff consists of the following:

Executive Director -
Teacher, educator on end-of-life issues. Community advocate and facilitator, including Camden Learning Collaborative Project. Recipient of prestigious YWCA Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) Award. Formerly of Samaritan Hospice. Currently active in Continuing Support Services, Inc., a children's grief program. Graduate of Rutgers Leadership Institute.

Program Director - Registered Nurse, Master's in Counseling, Certified Grief Counselor; widowed twice

Chapter Coordinators - graduates of H.O.P.E., group leader training

Group Leaders - graduates of H.O.P.E., group leader training


Committees
Program and Marketing

  • Articulates H.O.P.E.'s mission and services for the community
  • Develops and maintains a comprehensive public relations program
  • Gathers support from key members of the community
  • Recruits and trains H.O.P.E. graduates to serve in the process of publicizing the program
Funding and Grants
  • Identifies and contacts potential contributors
  • Establishes and oversees fund raising activities
  • Researches and applies for grants to support the program

Board/Staff

  • Identifies requirements for delivery of H.O.P.E.'s services
  • Develops and maintains job descriptions and skills required to meet program requirements

Budget and Finance Committee

  • Oversees H.O.P.E. finances



 
 
 
 
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