named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Gleanings Project
Book donation and resale program where donated books in perfect condition are sold on Amazon with proceeds supporting foundation programs
Hope Center
Local facility in Queens Village, NY providing space for meetings, arts programs, youth programs, workshops, retreats, and support groups focused on spiritual and creative development
Performing Life Project
Initiative in Bolivia where street and poor youth create and sell bracelets to improve their lives and lift families out of poverty
Underground Railroad
Youth outreach program led by Tony Bellizzi using Street Soldiers' violence prevention curriculum in schools, juvenile detention, and church groups
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Bolivian youth economic empowerment through bracelet salesSupports youth in Bolivia by helping them create and sell bracelets as a means to lift their families out of poverty, with U.S.-based volunteers facilitating sales.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Digital content production for mental health and spiritualityProduces and publishes YouTube content including mini-retreats, inspirational presentations, and in-depth series on mental health, youth ministry, and men's spirituality.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Facility provision for youth and community programsProvides facility space for arts programs, youth programs, workshops, training sessions, support groups, and retreats.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Funding health and youth services in Honduras and beyondFunds the only free medical clinic in Honduras, multiple orphanages, and a residential school to support and empower at-risk youth.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Fundraising through donated book salesSells donated books in good condition on Amazon.com, with proceeds benefiting the Hope For The Children Foundation.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Global youth development projects and eventsConducts specific projects and events to support the development of young people worldwide.
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 1 activity
- Street Soldiers violence prevention programConducted the Street Soldiers violence prevention program in schools, juvenile detention facilities, and church youth groups.
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Child Advocacy and Trauma Support Centers 1 activity
- Support for abused youth through the Temazcal Project in BoliviaOperates the Temazcal Project in La Paz, Bolivia, which provides support services for youth who have experienced abuse.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Support for sick and injured children in PeruProvided assistance to Dr. Tony Lazzara’s home for sick and injured children in Peru.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Youth and community development in NicaraguaImplements comprehensive youth and community development projects in Nicaragua, including education from preschool through university, micro-lending, food assistance, and social and recreational programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Online resource platforms for youth ministry and Antarctica newsOperates AntarcticaJournal.com, a top news source for Antarctica with over 100,000 monthly visitors, and YMLibrary.com, a resource library visited by over 20,000 youth workers monthly.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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3 years on record · 2020–2024
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Amazon.com Partner — Sells donated books through Amazon.com, with proceeds supporting the foundation.
- Dr. Tony Lazzara’s home for sick & injured children Partner — Provided assistance to support the care of sick and injured children in Peru.
- Jim Mauro Partner — Designs, maintains, updates, and protects all websites for the foundation.
- Street Soldiers Partner — Trained Tony Bellizzi in their violence prevention program.
- Tony Bellizzi Partner — Contact person for facility bookings and inquiries at the Hope Center.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Giving to Inspire Community Engagementmethodology: community-inspired givingBy modeling giving after a child’s $22 donation and inviting donors into Club 22, the organization inspires broader participation in poverty alleviation, because collective, story-driven giving fosters emotional connection and mobilizes families and communities.
- Grassroots-Led Community Developmentmethodology: grassroots developmentBy supporting locally driven initiatives, the organization addresses community needs more effectively, because grassroots projects are rooted in local knowledge and ownership, leading to sustainable and culturally relevant change.
- Transformative Environments for Healing and Renewalmethodology: transformative-creative-environmentBy providing a nurturing, open home environment, the organization enables life-transforming experiences and creative renewal, particularly for youth, because safe and spiritually grounded spaces facilitate emotional healing and personal growth.
- Violence Prevention Through Trained Interventionmethodology: violence-preventionBy implementing a trained violence prevention program in high-risk settings, the organization improves youth safety and behavior, because structured, professional interventions can de-escalate conflict and model prosocial behavior.
- Youth Empowerment Through Creative Expressionmethodology: youth-empowerment-through-creative-expressionBy engaging youth in creative educational, artistic, and spiritual activities, the organization fosters personal growth and dignity, because creative expression is believed to enable healing, cross-cultural connection, and empowerment in young people.