HOPE Program

06/04/2026

HELP US SUPPORT OUR YOUTH!

H.O.P.E. SUMMER ELECTRICAL TRAINING PROGRAM

Ages 12–17

For our 8-week summer program, we are seeking donations from the community to help provide refreshments and supplies for our students.

DONATIONS NEEDED:

💧 Bottled Water
🥤 Juice Boxes
⚡ Sports Drinks
🍪 Cookies & Snacks
🍫 Granola Bars
🥨 Chips & Crackers
🍽️ Lunch Items
📦 General Program Supplies

MONETARY DONATIONS WELCOME

Cash App:

$HopeProgram757

Every donation directly supports local youth participating in hands-on electrical training, mentorship, workforce development, and life skills education through the H.O.P.E. Program.

TOGETHER, WE ELEVATE.
Training • Growth • Opportunity • Hope
FOR DONATION DROP-OFF INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Marcus Plummer
757-541-9650

Carlos Echols
(510) 325-4055

• No donation is too small. Every contribution makes a difference in the life of a young person.
Thank you for investing in our youth and our community!

05/26/2026

05/20/2026

🚨 H.O.P.E. Program Summer Electrical Training Update 🚨

We are officially FULL for this summer’s program! 💚⚡

We want to sincerely thank all of the parents, supporters, and youth who signed up and showed interest in being a part of the H.O.P.E. Program this summer. The love and support from the community has been amazing. At this time, we are no longer accepting additional participants for the Summer Electrical Training Program. We will be reaching out to all parents and students who completed registration sometime this week or by the end of the week with further details and next steps. Thank you again for believing in our mission to uplift and empower our youth through the electrical trade, mentorship, and opportunity.

H.O.P.E. Program
Helping Our People Elevate 💚

05/20/2026

C.U.T.S., RFK Outreach, and Portsmouth United are coming together to empower the next generation through our Cyber Academy for Young Male Teens 10 - 17 years of age💻🚀

🗓️June 29 - July 3, 2026⏰ 9:00AM -
3:00PM Daily• • 5 Days of Hands-On
Learning

Young men will explore: 🔒
Cybersecurity 💻Computer Safety 🚁Drone Technology 🤖
3D Printing 💡
Leadership & Real-World Skils
Trauma-Informed Workforce Development

This is more than technology training — this is Trauma-Informed Workforce Development designed to build confidence, purpose, discipline, and future leaders. 💪🏽

"The youth are our future and technology is the way of the future, so let's train the youth in cyber." — Drs. Ricardo & Kimberly Frost

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05/15/2026

We working 💪🏾💪🏾

05/14/2026

They’ve been working hard, staying engaged, and doing an amazing job learning how to bend conduit and develop hands-on skills in the electrical trade. Proud of their progress every day! 💪🏾💡

05/06/2026

We’re back at it! The H.O.P.E. Program (Helping Our People Elevate) is proud to announce our 8-Week Summer Electrical Training Program for youth ready to learn real skills and build a brighter future.

This isn’t just a class — it’s an opportunity.
💡 Hands-on electrical training
💡 Life skills & leadership development
💡 Financial literacy & career exposure
💡 Mentorship from real electricians in the field

We’re giving the next generation the tools, knowledge, and guidance we wish we had growing up.

📍 Portsmouth, VA
🕑 2PM – 4PM | 3 Days a Week
📅 Date: TBD
Age: 12-17

👇 REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdljVpZ_b3XB7TUwAPH82mf6fGFT-NHnXAlvyz3Lg-rrRuc3w/viewform?usp=dialog

Spots will fill fast — lock your child in early!

📞 Marcus Plummer:757-541-9650
📞 Carlos Echols: (510) 325-4055

Together, we elevate. 💚

05/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Melissa Ramsey and Rivers Casino for their generous snack donation! 💙✨ Your support is truly making a difference in our community.

We are still accepting snack donations to help support our youth and families!

📍 Drop-off Location:
Virtual Learning Center
2880 Airline Blvd., Suite A
Portsmouth, VA 23701

🕔 Donation Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 5PM – 7PM
Saturdays: 11AM – 2PM