The Hope Festival
A youth-led movement tackling poverty & homelessness in Seattle and beyond
$20.5M+
SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
calculated by One Young World's 2023 Impact Report
At 14, I founded The Hope Festival, a youth-run nonprofit dedicated to serving those in need across Washington State.
The Hope Festival event itself is a one-stop shop event serving more than 1,000 in-need individuals each year. From food, clothing, and toiletries to haircuts, vaccinations, dental care, and health screenings, we provide comprehensive support to those in-need. We connect guests to long-term support–from mental health and substance use to domestic violence and employment opportunities. Hundreds of inspirational posters cover the walls and 800 handwritten notes are slipped into every family's grocery bag, ensuring every individual leaves feeling a newfound sense of hope.
As Founder & CEO over the last eleven years, I've produced ten festivals serving 12,000 individuals, empowered more than 4,500 youth volunteers, and raised over $140K in grants and sponsorships. I've formed and maintained partnerships with 300 local organizations, led eleven executive teams of student leaders, overseen all aspects of the nonprofit's operations, and made donations of an additional 45,000 pounds of goods to local charities. Today, my goal is to empower more youth by creating opportunities for students to step into leadership roles within our organization–and provide mentorship to help them make an impact.
Our commitment is to continue making an impact in Seattle and beyond.
