Our Way to HOPE

05/13/2026

🎓 Our Way to Hope Scholarship applications are closing soon!
If you or someone you know is a graduating high school senior from the Class of 2026 who has dedicated time to community service, we encourage you to apply before the deadline on May 20, 2026.
This scholarship recognizes students making a difference in their communities and investing in a brighter future. 💛
For more information or to apply, please email:
📧 [email protected]

https://forms.gle/aw7f2x7ewmUj82p98

04/22/2026

Join Our Way to HOPE as a Volunteer!

Looking to give back, gain service hours, or make a real impact in your community?
Our Way to HOPE is looking for dedicated volunteers for our upcoming events:

Scholarship Breakfast Fundraiser
Spa Day for Resilient Women
Bookbag Drive
Paterson Great Falls 5k
Our Way to HOPE Christmas Event

Whether you need service hours or simply want to help make a difference for women
and families, this is the place for you!

To sign up please fill out the google form below:
https://forms.gle/DdT11EDQrp757fBd8

For more information or any questions please email us at
[email protected]

04/19/2026

Big news! we’re switching it up this year! 🎉
The Paterson Great Falls 5K is now happening on Sunday, September 6 and registration is OPEN!

🏃‍♂️ Compete for overall and age group awards
🚨 Special recognition for the first service members to finish (Police, Fire, EMS, Council)
🎭 Plus a Best Costume Award for those bringing the fun!

Grab your friends, bring the family, and come be part of an amazing day celebrating community, fitness, and fun at the Falls.

Click on the link below to register!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Paterson/PatersonGreatFallsNationalHistoricalPark5kRace?fbclid=IwdGRjcARRvihleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeWZYSHC0GR2rXZ4VU6TLPbyOb0ohVy6KWETT3O1fwZXMzskLs4dLydwmHngw_aem_5xbu8MXYlMBIXhs6xqmDlQ

The Paterson Great Falls 5k Race 2026 is on Sunday September 6, 2026.

04/16/2026

This past December, we celebrated a decade of love, community, and giving back. Looking back at all the moments, events, and families we’ve been able to support is truly something special.

None of this would be possible without our incredible supporters and the families who trust us to be part of their journey,thank you for being the heart of everything we do.

As we step into a new year, we’re excited to continue growing, giving, and reaching even more families along the way. Here’s to many more years of hope, impact, and community.

Enjoy this look back with us!

04/15/2026

OUR WAY TO HOPE’s SPA DAY FOR STRONG RESILIENT WOMEN!

If someone wants to sponsor one of the ladies it’s only $25 and you can come and meet the person you are sponsoring that day.

It will be a great event. I hope you can all make it. If you know of a woman who is struggling, having financial hardship or going through domestic violence or is a domestic violence Survivor, share the flyer with them and urge them to register.

Message me if you need more info

Si alguien quiere patrocinar a una de las mujeres, solo cuesta $25 y puede venir a conocerla ese día.

Será un evento fantástico. Espero que todos puedan asistir. Si conoce a alguna mujer que esté pasando por dificultades económicas, esté sufriendo violencia doméstica o sea una sobreviviente de violencia doméstica, comparta el folleto con ella e invítela a registrarse.

Envíeme un mensaje si necesita más información.

04/09/2026

During Easter we were able to spread some joy at Grand Lux Cafe with bringing the Easter Bunny! 🐰 We hope everyone had an amazing Easter Sunday! 💙

04/02/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

But awareness alone is not enough. Our children and loved ones deserve acceptance, inclusion, understanding, and action every single day.

Let’s continue creating spaces where autistic individuals feel seen, supported, respected, and included for who they are. 💙

If autism has touched your life in any way, feel free to leave a blue heart in the comments. 💙

03/21/2026

Our Way to HOPE is a proud partner of Women’s Agapanthus - WTVO. Come celebrate International Women’s Day here in Elmwood Park. Our Way to HOPE will be honoring a very special person from our community who has dedicated years of service to Elmwood Park, Doris Wechtler.

01/06/2026

BERKELEY COLLEGE CAMPUS OPERATING OFFICERRECEIVES LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM OUR WAY TO H.O.P.E.Photo Caption: (L to R) LaTysha “Ty” Gaines, Campus Operating Officer, Berkeley College in...

12/19/2025

I would just like to say on behalf of the Our way to HOPE team… Thank you!
This year would not be possible without the support and hard work put into our events from our volunteers, sponsors and supporters! Our 10th year of being a nonprofit was alittle more special with our gala. The many events we had this year were so meaningful. Giving back to the community that raised you is important! I encourage you, the reader, to give back during this holiday season.
Here’s a little throwback of this years highlights!
Until next year, we look forward to bigger and better ways to give back to the community. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to you!

Our way to HOPE President