Tears of Hope

Tears of Hope Families healing together. Supportive services through advocacy, mentorship and facilitated workshops

Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce thank you for rolling out the red carpet for Tears of Hope and other black businesse...
08/10/2026

Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce thank you for rolling out the red carpet for Tears of Hope and other black businesses of MN. I heard someone say “this is my first time at a gala” that made me teary eyed because we do not provide enough upscale black spaces when we know representation matters as well as accessibility and the invitation. Yolanda Pierson provided all of these things in a magical enchanting engaging evening and SET THE BAR HIGH! and like she stated that was the beginning of the work! We networked and connected because when I am in these spaces I am advocating for my families, youth and communities we support. Moving the goal post to the hardwork of the heart work taking us from surviving to thriving…… check us out and reach out for ways to support this movement
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💜 THIS is the work of Tears of Hope. 💙Just in the past week…I’ve had a parent reach out because they were overwhelmed wi...
08/10/2026

💜 THIS is the work of Tears of Hope. 💙

Just in the past week…

I’ve had a parent reach out because they were overwhelmed with moving and didn’t know where to start.

I’ve had a parent reach out because they saw mice in their home, and the anxiety behind it became bigger than simply figuring out how to get rid of a mouse.

I’ve had parents reach out about back-to-school nervousness—for themselves and their children.

I’ve had parents reach out because they’re trying to figure out their budget and how they’re going to make everything stretch.

I’ve had parents reach out because they needed food and didn’t know which food shelves to call, where to go, or what resources were available.

And THIS is what Tears of Hope does.

It’s more than case management.
It’s more than therapy.
It’s more than counseling.
It’s more than handing someone a phone number and telling them to call.

Because sometimes the mouse isn’t just a mouse.

Sometimes it represents feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, embarrassed, frustrated, or like one more thing has been added to a plate that was already too full.

Sometimes moving isn’t just moving. It’s organizing, planning, processing change, managing anxiety, finding resources, and figuring out what comes next.

Sometimes back-to-school preparation isn’t just buying supplies. It’s helping a parent and child regulate their emotions, prepare for transitions, advocate for their needs, and feel confident walking into a new school year.

And sometimes needing food isn’t just needing a food shelf. It’s problem-solving with a family so they can get through today while also figuring out what support can make tomorrow a little more stable.

That is the difference.

At Tears of Hope, we don’t just ask, “What service do you need?”

We ask, “What’s happening? What’s underneath it? And how can we help you work through it?”

What separates Tears of Hope is our accessibility, relatability, and availability.

Families know they can reach out about the big things AND the everyday things—because sometimes those everyday things are exactly what push someone into crisis when they’re already carrying so much.

We meet families where they are.
We help them unpack what feels overwhelming.
We problem-solve alongside them.
We connect them to resources.
And most importantly, we stay present through the process.

Because this work has never been about checking a box.

It’s about helping people do the hard work of the heart work—and helping families move from surviving to thriving. 💜💙

This is the 3rd time I have posted about a child. A black child losing their life to unprepared parents and guardians! W...
08/09/2026

This is the 3rd time I have posted about a child. A black child losing their life to unprepared parents and guardians! We have to do something to provide support and education and guidance! Parenting is hard. Parenting differently-abled children especially those struggling with behavior and dysregulation can feel impossible and the oversight of this need cannot continue to be ignored by our community. I have worked with parents that have gone from having a disdain for parenting, not their children, not knowing what to do is more painful than some could ever know. To embracing their children in a way they did not believe possible because they were taught the skills and techniques and felt the support through Tears of Hope. What we are seeing is the worst of the worst of desperate uneducated embarrassed proud parents with no support and while I am glad this does not happen more often it is in the back of the mind of desperate parents more often than they will ever admit. I hope this baby gets justice and I hope one day I will only see success stories to share. 💔 😔

💔 Update on the case of a 4-year-old Autistic girl that was reported missing by her parents 💔

I'm at a loss for words. How can someone do this to their own child or any other child?

What is wrong with this society that something like this can happen?😢

We need to do a better job protecting children 🙏🏽

08/06/2026

☕ We're kicking off our monthly Chamber Connect Coffee Talk Series!

Chamber Connect Coffee Talks are monthly small-group conversations with President & CEO, Yolanda Pierson, designed to bring members together to discuss business needs, challenges, opportunities, and ideas in a relaxed, collaborative setting

Join us for coffee, conversation and connection:
📅Monday, August 17
🕘 9:00 AM
📍C.R.E.A.M. Café | 428 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Future Coffee Talks will alternate between in-person and virtual gatherings to make it easy for everyone to participate, and will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month.

Drop in for a conversation - we hope to see you there!

Representation Matters
08/06/2026

Representation Matters

Any and all things are possible……
08/06/2026

Any and all things are possible……

08/06/2026
08/05/2026

I remember when I first started to take my goals for Tears of Hope more seriously. Finding out that a mom had driven off the cliff with her children in the car because she couldn’t do it anymore and did not want to leave them because no one else would take care of them. The children survived she didn’t. The unfortunate truth is in the BIPOC community between the stigma and embarrassment around differently-abled children it leaves parents feeling hopeless, unsupported, unheard and misinformed. We have to stop. I absolutely hope we get justice for this precious baby but i also want to focus on the larger picture here. Did they get support? Was there an option for support? Was there a mental health component amongst the parent and guardians? Did anyone offer any skills when realizing the barriers this child and family would have! We don’t know what we don’t know which is why as providers and parents we have to seek information for what we don’t know. Our children, families and communities deserve better than that


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