Our Strategy

How and Why We’re “Dreaming Big”

Generation Hope developed our 2024 Strategic Plan in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, during a time of great need in our community, our country, and around the world. While there is still much uncertainty as we continue to navigate through the pandemic and its impacts, one thing is remarkably clear: the need to create economic mobility for young families and student parents is urgent and vast.

As Generation Hope plans for its next chapter, we see the incredible need before us, but we also see a wealth of opportunities. The pandemic has shown that higher education is both critical and in need of change. A postsecondary credential is vital to a strong economy, cutting-edge innovation, and opportunities across our communities. At the same time, there are significant barriers to access and completion and a legacy of racial oppression in this country that has left too many behind. The pandemic’s attack on the childcare sector has also created a greater appreciation for the importance of quality, consistent early childhood education. Despite early education being one of the most influential factors in a child’s success, it has become more and more difficult for families to afford quality Pre-K learning opportunities for their children. We need to reimagine how we support families in pursuing their educational goals together and address the gaps in our various systems that hinder their success.