Dr. Jordan Lee
Executive Director
Jordan brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a passion for community development. Previously led initiatives at United Way and the Gates Foundation.
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About Us
Our Story
Since 2010, HopeWorks has been dedicated to removing barriers and creating opportunities for individuals and families in underserved communities.
Our Mission
Empowering communities to thrive
Founded in 2010, HopeWorks began as a small neighborhood meetup and has grown into a regional nonprofit driving impact across education, health, and economic mobility.
Our mission is to remove barriers so every person can thrive. We partner with schools, clinics, local businesses, and community leaders to deliver programs that create measurable, lasting change.
We believe that when we invest in people and give them the tools they need to succeed, entire communities are transformed. Every program we run is designed with this principle at its core.
Our Values
What guides us
These core values shape every decision we make and every program we create.
Dignity
We honor the inherent worth of every person we serve, treating all with respect and compassion.
Equity
We design programs for fairness and inclusion, removing barriers that prevent people from thriving.
Collaboration
We work alongside communities, not for them, building partnerships that create lasting change.
Accountability
We measure our impact, share our results, and continuously improve our programs.
Our Impact
Numbers that matter
25,000+
People Served
1,200
Active Volunteers
12
Programs
8
Cities
$4.2M
Funds Raised
75+
Partner Organizations
Leadership
Meet our team
Our dedicated leadership team brings decades of combined experience in nonprofit management, community development, and social impact.
Amira Patel
Director of Programs
Amira oversees all program operations, ensuring our initiatives deliver measurable impact. She holds an MPH from Johns Hopkins University.
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Director of Operations
Marcus manages our day-to-day operations and strategic partnerships. He previously worked in operations at Google.org.
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Director of Development
Sarah leads our fundraising efforts and donor relations. She has raised over $50M for nonprofits throughout her career.
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Milestones
Key moments in our growth from a neighborhood initiative to a regional nonprofit.
2010
Founded
Started with 20 volunteers in a single neighborhood
2013
First Expansion
Opened our second location and launched education programs
2015
Health Initiative
Launched community health outreach with mobile clinics
2018
Jobs Program
Introduced career training and job placement services
2020
Regional Growth
Expanded operations to 5 cities despite pandemic challenges
2023
Major Milestone
Served our 20,000th community member
2024
National Recognition
Awarded Top Nonprofit by Community Impact Magazine
Join us in making a difference
Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word, every action helps us create stronger communities.