Thank you for your interest in nominating a future Champion of Hope! Your nominee will join other young men in 11th or 12th grade in a unique leadership, philanthropy and service program hosted by The Centers for Youth and Families.
Highlights of Champions of Hope:
- Engage with community leaders and elected officials
- Join with your peers to earn service hours
- Earn a T-shirt, certificate of accomplishment and recommendation letters
- Learn how to fundraise to help others in need
- Learn needs of children and families in your community
- Be recognized at The Evolve Gala, in local publications, and Lamar Advertising billboards
- Champion Awards are The Champion of the Year, The Champion of Hope Difference Maker, and The Champion of Service
- Champions receive three complimentary tickets (value $750) to The Evolve Gala benefiting Centers for Youth and Families.
Program Requirements:- Champions must be juniors or seniors in high school
- Commit to earning at least 20 hours of service
- Provide an auction item for The Evolve Gala live/silent auction.
- Complete a tax-deductible financial commitment of $1,750 to be given or fundraised to benefit youth served by The Centers. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required when accepted to Champions of Hope. The entire commitment must be gifted by April 1, 2025.
All gifts are invested in programs that enable boys and girls to overcome trauma and abuse and create pathways to success. The Centers’ will provide support for fundraising activities.
Program Timeline:
- Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Application open: May 1 - June 30, 2024
- Award letters sent: July 2024
- Deposit Due for participation: August 15, 2024
- Program Runs: September 2024 - April 2025
Contact Hannah Claire Haughaboo, Champions of Hope Coordinator 501-920-3902, Email: hhaughaboo@thecentersar.com
