Our Mission
Our mission is to help young girls and women lead productive lives in their communities by providing cultural, social, spiritual, and educational development.
The Foundation of HOPE, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) organization was established to help women and young girls. The first program launched under the foundation was the Economic Development and Empowerment Program for girls. The program serves girls in sixth-grade attending Middle School. The goal is to teach them to be viable contributors to the future workforce. The program covers topics including addressing low self-esteem, bullying, social media, workforce development, economic and community development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and more. We believe children are our future, and we must prepare them early to be great future leaders.
In 2018, the Women of HOPE program was established to empower women in the community and help them be leaders.
Keasha Haythe, Founder
The Foundation of HOPE, Inc., was founded by Keasha Haythe, CEcD, an economic development veteran and certified economic development professional, small business owner, and Past President of the Maryland Economic Development Association Board of Directors. She continues her passion for economic development by serving as the President & Founder of the foundation and launching the Economic Development and Empowerment Program for girls.
Our Board
Mary DeShields, M.D.
Dr. Mary is an Oncologist and is active in the community. She has a passion for helping others and is a positive community role model.
Regina Dawson
Regina is a retired manager in the poultry industry. She enjoys outreach and handles outreach for the organization.
Angela Bordley
Angela works in the field of criminal justice and serves as treasurer managing the funding to keep our program flowing.
Michelle Harding
Michelle has a passion to help young women. She has a heart for teaching young women about the threat of human trafficking, which is a national epidemic.
It takes a partnership of dedicated volunteers to make sure our foundation is reaching out to as many communities as it can to ensure individuals have an opportunity to participate in our empowerment programs. We are fortunate to have some of the best community advocates dedicating their time, energy, and expertise to our cause.
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