Trace of Hope

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We are helping students say YES to college. Trace of Hope provides direct-to-student grants so financial barriers don’t block bright futures.

See how we’re changing lives, one student at a time. Trace of Hope’s mission is to cut through the bureaucracy of giving and allow direct-to-recipient (DTR) donations… not only helping students achieve their higher education goals and ease their financial worries, but also allowing you the giver to see directly who you are impacting.

10/22/2026

Just hours after launching, Shaking On The Inside, featuring a chapter by our founder, Victoria Repka-Geller, has already reached bestseller status in 18 Amazon categories, including four #1 rankings! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who has supported the launch so far!

Haven’t gotten your copy yet? It’s available for just $1.99 through tomorrow morning!📖

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/p6cCfHs/ShakingontheInside

10/21/2026

We’re excited to share that Shaking On The Inside: Turning Our Scariest Moments Into Sacred Success is officially available on Amazon! 💙

This collection brings together honest stories about navigating fear, uncertainty, self-doubt, and the moments that challenge us most, while continuing to move forward with courage and hope.

At Trace of Hope, we believe deeply in the power of people choosing to keep going, grow through difficult seasons, and use their experiences to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. That spirit is woven throughout this book.

In celebration of its release, Shaking On The Inside is available for just $1.99 USD on Amazon for the next 24–48 hours.

Learn more and get your copy here:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/p6cCfHs/ShakingontheInside

10/20/2026

Louisiana, help us find our next Trace of Hope grant recipient! 🎓

We’ve already had the privilege of supporting students like Tanner, a Louisiana student studying Critical Diversity Studies.

Tanner hopes to use his education to help Black and Brown teens access the resources, opportunities, and support they need to pursue their dreams. 💙

Now, we’re looking for more Louisiana students who are pursuing higher education with a passion for making a positive impact in their communities.

Through our Direct-to-Recipient™ grants, we help students overcome financial barriers so they can focus on their education and the difference they hope to make.

Know a student in Louisiana we should meet?

Nominate them through the link in our bio, or share this post with students, educators, families, and communities across Louisiana! 💙

10/17/2026

What happens when you invest in a student who leads with his heart? Meet Tanner, a Trace of Hope grant recipient studying Critical Diversity Studies.

His goal? To help Black and Brown teens access the resources, opportunities, and support they need to pursue their dreams.

For Tanner, receiving a Direct-to-Recipient grant meant more than financial assistance. It meant having the breathing room to focus on his education and the future he’s working toward.

And one day, he hopes to provide that same support for someone else. That’s the ripple effect of giving. 💙

Your donation can help students like Tanner continue their education and create meaningful change in their communities.

🔗 Help us support the next student with a big heart and big plans. Donate through the link in our bio.

10/13/2026

Florida, help us find our next Trace of Hope grant recipient. 🌴🎓

We’ve already had the privilege of supporting students like Andrew, a military veteran who returned to college with a mission shaped by his own experience: helping other veterans turn difficult chapters into something better.

As Andrew shared:
“My mission is to help people turn their tragedies into triumphs.”

Now, we’re looking for more students across Florida who are pursuing their education with the goal of making a difference for others.

Trace of Hope provides Direct-to-Recipient grants to help students overcome financial barriers and keep moving toward their education, career, and purpose.

Know a college student in Florida we should meet? 💙
Nominate them at traceofhope.org through the link in our bio, or share this post with students, educators, families, and communities across Florida.

10/09/2026

Andrew’s goal was never just to earn a degree. It was to use what he had overcome to help someone else. 💙

When Andrew received a Trace of Hope grant in July 2025, he was preparing for his senior year at Florida Gulf Coast University, studying social work and working toward a career supporting military veterans transitioning back into civilian life.
When we asked him about the biggest obstacle he had overcome, his answer was personal:
“The biggest obstacle that I have had to overcome is myself.”

After spending the previous year prioritizing his own physical, mental, and emotional well-being, Andrew wanted to take what he had learned and use it to support others through challenges of their own.

His mission?
To help people turn their tragedies into triumphs.

The Trace of Hope direct-to-recipient grant helped Andrew with the practical things that made continuing his education possible: housing, food, gas to get to class, and more room to focus on becoming the social worker he hoped to be.
And from the beginning, Andrew told us he was determined to pay that support forward, which he is now doing in his career.

Your donation can help another student keep moving toward a future built around making a difference.
Donate at traceofhope.org or visit the link in our bio.

10/04/2026

October 21 is almost here!
We’re proud to continue celebrating Trace of Hope Founder Victoria Repka-Geller, as the launch of Shaking On The Inside: How to Turn Your Scariest Moments into Sacred Success approaches.

Victoria joins a group of contributing authors sharing personal stories about navigating fear, uncertainty, and difficult experiences, and finding ways to continue moving forward.

That message resonates deeply with our work at Trace of Hope. Every day, we see how a difficult circumstance can create barriers to someone’s next chapter, but we also see what becomes possible when people have the support and opportunity to keep going.

Shaking On The Inside launches Wednesday, October 21, with a special launch day price available on Amazon for $1.99. So, mark your calendars for the 21st!

10/01/2026

California, we’re looking for more students to support. 🎓

We’ve already had the privilege of helping a student like Kat pursue her education in California, but there are so many more students across the state working toward their goals while navigating financial barriers.

That’s where Trace of Hope’s Direct-to-Recipient grants come in.

We provide financial support directly to students, helping them stay focused on their education, their future, and the impact they hope to make.

Know a college student in California who deserves to be considered?
Visit traceofhope.org and nominate them today, or share this with educators, students, families, and communities so we can make an impact in your area.💙

09/29/2026

A passion for wildlife conservation is becoming a path toward meaningful change. 🌎

Kat, a student in California, is pursuing a degree in evolutionary and ecological biology with a goal of helping preserve threatened wildlife species and protect the natural world.

Her commitment is exactly why access to higher education matters. When students have the support they need to continue their education, they can turn what they care about into work that reaches far beyond the classroom.

Help support students like Kat as they pursue degrees, careers, and causes that can make a difference.
Donate through the link in our bio

09/23/2026

From Richmond to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia is home to students working hard to build meaningful futures.

Trace of Hope is proud to have supported students like Adalyn, whose education and work in advertising are driven by a desire to create healthier conversations around mental health, body image, and self-worth.
Now, we want to reach even more students across Virginia.

Teachers, professors, coaches, mentors, community leaders, and peers: Do you know a Virginia student continuing their education while facing financial challenges?

Help us put more support directly into students’ hands. Nominate a student at traceofhope.org or through the link in our bio. ⬆️

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