About Us:
Founded in 2006, HOPE is currently one of the most recognizable and fastest growing Hispanic/Latino organizations in the state of Indiana.

A membership-driven group with 6 committees including:
Business
Education
Marketing
Finance
Fundraising/Events
Data/Historical.

HOPE provides networking and programming that increases excellence in the student and professional community.

Learn more about us here.

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Academy Student Profile:

             Jose

- Valparaiso
- Anticipated school:
Indiana University Bloomington
- Anticipated major & careers:
Chemistry/Spanish - Dentist
- Jose's thoughts on HOPE's 
Youth Leadership Academy:
"The H.O.P.E. academy helped me to realize that I need to prioritize and put first things first to accomplish my goals, and to be proud of who I am and embrace my heritage."

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First Meeting of 2012 Set

Our first meeting of 2012 is scheduled for TUESDAY JANUARY 31st - 5:30pm at Don Pablos Restaurant in Merrillville, IN. Light refreshments served (additional ordering on your own). Come mingle, network, share ideas, sign up to help, and more ! Please RSVP at hope@hopenwi.com or by calling 938-2707 (or) 331-0701 (Many thanks to Don Pablos for their support). Click the Don Pablos logo above for directions
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New Twitter Account 

Check out our NEW Twitter account.  Follow us at www.twitter.com/hopenwi
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Thanks to our New Mentors!

Our sincere thanks to the Hammond Innovation Center and Vice-President Eve Gomez for the in-kind support for our successful Mentoring Orientation, held January 3, 2012 and hosted by Gomez, and President Gavin Mariano.
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Our Thanks! 

...to Valparaiso University, Crisis Center, Miller Pizza, Gavin Mariano & Eve Gomez for a successful financial aid & activities night for the students of the 2011 leadership academy.  Many Thanks to the students and parents who traveled from Whiting, Kouts, and other cities. 
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Photos from Recent Networking Event Released


Click here to view complete photo galleries 

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Click here to read past news & annoucements
in our archive (PDF)

                       Membership:

Become a member today. 

Our very low $25
annual dues earns
you the following:


1. HOPE lapel pin

2. A welcome letter

3. Discounts to  
HOPE events

4. Promotion on our monthly
electronic newsletters.

5. Chairmanship privelages


Educators, Business Owners, Students, Job Seekers, Social Workers, Community Leaders, and all others are welcome !

Join online
or download & mail your form. Click here for our membership page.

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Our Monthly Newsletter

Our January 2012 monthly
e-newsletter is out !

Click the icon below to read a copy of the January 2012 edition....

  The newsletter has all the latest news & annoucements about everything we're doing--and how you can join us.

To subscribe, email us at hope@hopenwi.com

Upcoming News on our Mentoring Program:

Thanks to our mentors!
Our mentoring program for 2011-2012 has begun.

HOPE sincerely thanks those who have graciously given their time and committment to helping our Latino students succeed!
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Click here to read about our very own Youth Leadership Academy.

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Tax-deductible Donations:

We're currently raising money for our annual fund.
The Hispanic Organization Promoting Excellence is an
501 (C)(3) organization.
All contributors, no matter how small or large, receive a tax receipt and letter of recognition.  Plus, you can donate online right now using a credit card.