PROJECT HOPE
WHAT
IS PROJECT HOPE?
The Little Sisters of
the Assumption founded Project Hope, a Boston shelter, in 1981. Project
Hope educates homeless women to prepare them for employment and economic
independence. It provides adult education and youth programs for neighborhood
residents and develops special initiatives that contribute toward building
a stable and productive neighborhood.
WHO RUNS PROJECT HOPE?
Trained, professional
staff, dedicated volunteers and the homeless women and their children who
reside at Project Hope.
WHERE
IS PROJECT HOPE?
Project Hope is located
in the North Dorchester/Roxbury section of Boston.
WHAT DOES PROJECT HOPE DO?
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Operates an emergency shelter
for up to eight families
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Operates a model child care/parent
program
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Operates an individualized
adult learning program to develop job and personal skills
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Assists a permenent cooperative
home ownership program
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Offers an emergency food
pantry
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Offers GED programs and tutoring
One
person's experience at Project Hope
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