Hope Station celebrates Black History Month each year by hosting its annual Black Cultural Festival. Discover a dynamic marketplace showcasing the ingenuity, creativity, and passion of Black-owned businesses from across the nation. From artisanal crafts to books and clothing, each booth offers a unique glimpse into the diverse tapestry of Black entrepreneurship.

Data highlights that Cumberland County’s youth need opportunities to get involved in the community and avoid engaging in negative behaviors. Youth can regress up to 2 months in their reading abilities over the summer, which can create a reading gap by 9th grade and limit their success in school. Hope Station’s Summer Scholarship Program awards families in the Carlisle area funding so that they can enroll their children in summer camps or programming.

Hope Station hosts several celebration events in Cumberland County to celebrate, a day to gather to commemorate a significant moment in history. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day symbolizes freedom and liberation for millions of African Americans.

Hope Station has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to assess the economic landscape and social determinants of health for the Black community in Cumberland County. By unveiling hidden disparities and providing a clear picture of the economic and social challenges faced by Black residents, this study serves as a powerful tool in addressing systemic racism and promoting equity. Hope Station's initiative represents a crucial step towards creating a more just and inclusive community, where data-driven insights lead to meaningful, lasting change.

Bridge to HOPE (Helping Others Pursue Excellence) empowers and uplifts Black and Brown adults by fostering supportive relationships that enhance personal growth, professional development, and community engagement. By connecting mentors with mentees from similar cultural backgrounds, we seek to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

The program is open to Black and Brown adults (18+) in Cumberland County who seek support in achieving a personal or professional development goal. The goal can be anywhere from opening a business to learning how to better manage their time. The program is here to assist individuals of all ages, stages, and abilities to grow in a way that feels meaningful to them.

Bridge to HOPE takes place twice a year and runs for 5 months for each cohort of mentors and mentees. Mentors and mentees attend monthly workshops and meet a minimum of one time between workshops. All workshops include food and childcare.

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Apply Yourself is a free college essay support program powered by Hope Station and Dickinson College’s Writing Center, designed for Black and Brown students in Cumberland County. Participants receive 45-minute one-on-one tutoring sessions, in person or via Zoom, focused on crafting strong college and scholarship essays. The program also connects students to Bridge to HOPE mentorship resources, offering guidance in goal-setting, budgeting, and career or community engagement.

Held each November, our Awards Ceremony is a time when we honor our community members for their community service in the Cumberland County area. Each year we also give out the Jim Washington Award & our Youth Leadership Award for high school students.

Join us for a series of workshops (in-person & webinar) focused on building generational wealth through homeownership. This seres will explore the power of real sestat’s as a wealth-building tool, offering practical steps to help individuals and families secure their financial future. First time homebuyers will be given one on one assistance on what vouchers, grants, and other financial assistance are available, along with application guidance.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking to invest, or interested in securing financial stability for your family, this series will provide valuable insights and actionable steps to help you succeed.

Whether you are looking for creative or cultural spaces for personal growth: Hope Station’s facility is an accessible and inclusive space for community gatherings.