Welcome to Hope for Youth & Families
Hope for Youth & Families is a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of youth and families in Springfield, Massachusetts, through college & career counseling, the arts, and literacy to fill gaps in existing youth services. We believe that every young person deserves the resources necessary to create a pathway to success, and we are committed to providing the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
We offer free programs for youth and families that emphasize multigenerational engagement. We provide an integrated continuum of services to create better, brighter futures for young people, their families, and our community.
OUR MISSION
At Hope for Youth & Families, our mission is to help youth and families in underserved communities achieve their full potential.
Our vision is to create a world where every young person has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. We believe that by investing in our youth, we can create a better future for all of us.





OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS
We are fortunate to work alongside many “giants” in the youth and family world. These individuals and groups of all kinds have been quietly working to improve the lives of others for years. They welcome us, offer their guidance, and are eager to share their experience and knowledge. We aspire to be as humble as they are.
We list them here in an effort to bring their light, and our own, to the digital world. Search engines can help us all to grow and expand our reach to serve others. If your organization would like to list with us, and vice versa, please contact us. We look forward to working with you however we can.
- AmeriCorps
- Axia Insurance
- Bay Path University
- Baystate Health Systems
- Boston & Beyond
- City of Springfield
- Dial Self
- Experience Western MA
- Hampden Charter School of Science
- Hampden County Sheriff’s Office
- Hill for Literacy
- Holyoke Community College
- Junior Achievement
- Libertas Charter
- MA Afterschool Partnership
- MAHire
- Make It Springfield
- MGM Springfield
- Mount Holyoke College
- New England Public Media
- Ohana School of Performing Arts
- Phoenix Charter School
- Rachel’s Table
- ROCA
- Smith College
- Springfield Business Improvement District
- Springfield College
- Springfield Cultural Council
- Springfield Cultural Partnership
- Springfield Empowerment Zone
- Springfield Jazz & Cultural Arts
- Springfield Metro Council
- Springfield Museums
- Springfield Public Schools
- Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Springfield Symphony Orchestra
- Springfield Technical Community College
- Square One
- Strong Young Minds
- Storyshares
- Tech Foundry
- Technique Studio of Dance
- The Drama Studio
- The Urban League of Springfield
- UMASS Upward Bound
- United Way PV
- Veritas Charter School
- Wayfinders
- Western Mass Economic Development Council
- Westfield State University
- Women’s Fund of Western MA
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