News from New Hope
Opera singer Sylvia McNair wears her love for New Hope on her sleeve
You might say that Sylvia McNair wears her heart on her sleeve. She also displays her connection to New Hope for Families directly on her arm.
New Hope for Families Launches Training Program for Early Childhood Educators
Jump Start is a new training program aimed at helping meet an overwhelming need for well-qualified early childhood educators in our community.
Staff Profile: Nadra Huma Quraishi
Get to know Nadra Huma Quraishi, education specialist and lead teacher for infants and toddlers at New Hope Early Learning Center in Bloomington.
How (and Why) to Volunteer at New Hope for Families
Volunteering for just a couple hours a week can change your life—and the lives of children and families right here in our community!
Building Strong Foundations: Early Learning at New Hope Supports Childhood Brain Development
New Hope Early Learning Center provides one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty: early childhood education.
Staff Profile: Leon Gordon
Get to know Leon Gordon, senior housing specialist for New Hope Family Shelter at New Hope for Families in Bloomington.
The Invisible Struggle: Family Homelessness in Bloomington
Many local families face an invisible struggle. New Hope for Families provides emergency shelter, child care, and a path toward stability. You can help.
New playground installed at New Hope Family Shelter
Thanks to a generous donation and some dedicated volunteers, a first-class playground is now a permanent addition to New Hope Family Shelter.
Staff Profile: Calie Litzy
Get to know Calie Litzy, the new director of New Hope Early Learning Center at New Hope for Families in Bloomington.
New Hope hosts Summer Camp for children in Family Shelter
This summer, New Hope for Families provided free full-day summer camp for 14 children staying in our family shelter.
Staff Profile: Francisco Martinez Marquez
Profile of New Hope for Families employee Francisco Martinez Marquez, site supervisor in residence at New Hope Family Shelter since 2022.
New Hope food curriculum takes veggies from plots to tots
Entering its seventh year of operation, the "Plot to Tot" food curriculum and gardening program at New Hope for Families is more exciting than ever.
Staff Profile: Social Work Practicum Students
Indiana University social work practicum students Shelby Ford, Allison Malloy, and Aunika Stallings work as part-time case managers at New Hope for Families.
"Round Up" for New Hope this April at Bloomingfoods
When you shop at Bloomingfoods in April 2024, you can round up your purchase to benefit the children and families served by New Hope for Families.
Gift matching campaign to grow endowment of New Hope for Families
New Hope for Families sets $25,000 fundraising goal for matching funds from the Community Foundation to help ensure their work continues in perpetuity
New Hope for Families partners with Lilly Endowment Inc. to reduce youth homelessness in Indiana
Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded New Hope for Families a $652,757 grant as part of its Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana initiative.
Staff Profile: Holly Waldkoetter
Profile of New Hope for Families employee Holly Waldkoetter, nutritional coordinator at New Hope Early Learning Center since 2018.
Buddy Bench: A Gift of Friendship
This spring, students and staff from Clear Creek Christian School gave a “buddy bench” to the children at New Hope for Families.