Hope for Youth and Families

06/02/2026

Level up your reading this summer with Hope Literacy! ⭐️⬆️

Hope Literacy is offering a FREE program at HOPE Center for the Arts for students who are below grade level in reading.

📕 July 13 - August 7, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
📗 Free breakfast and lunch provided
📘 For 6th grade and beyond students

Unlock new tools to improve your reading.

Sign up for our summer reading program today! https://form.jotform.com/261094162150044

05/11/2026

HOPE Center for the Arts kicks off our four-week summer camp on July 13.

Isaac LittleJohn Eddy (Artistic + Education Director) and Samantha Krzyzanowski (Hope for Youth and Families Director of Literacy) speak with MassLive about our free arts workshops and Hope Literacy program.

More than 400 youth already have registered for programming, a large increase in interest since the Hope Center's inaugural summer season last year.

05/04/2026

HOPE Center for the Arts is looking for band interns this summer!

We're seeking passionate college students to support transformative summer programming for middle and high school youth. This is more than a summer job — it’s an opportunity to mentor young artists, build leadership skills, and contribute to a vibrant creative community.

💰 PAID Internship
📅 June 22–August 7, 2026

APPLY NOW ➡️ https://hopecenterforthearts.org/summer-arts-education-intern/

04/30/2026

What is the Science of Reading? 📖🧑‍🔬

The Science of Reading is the name we use for many years of RESEARCH that helps us understand HOW children learn to read and what teaching methods work best.

Hope Literacy provides targeted reading support based on the research about the Science of Reading and Learning.

Learn more about how Hope Literacy can help!
https://hopeforyouthandfamilies.org/2026/04/29/the-science-of-reading/

04/23/2026

Tati and Sami joined teachers, administrators, and community leaders in discussing the future of reading instruction at The Next Chapter conference.

Hosted by Teach Plus and Teach For America and funded by The Davis Foundation, The Next Chapter shares advances in the teaching of literacy with educators to make reading instruction more consistent, inclusive, and effective for ALL learners.

According to Teach Plus, 24% of 3rd graders in Springfield are reading on grade level.

Hope Literacy works with students in grades 6-12 to help them move closer to grade level reading.

Learn more about The Next Chapter conference and Hope Literacy’s efforts on our website: https://hopeforyouthandfamilies.org/2026/04/22/teach-plus-and-teach-for-america-ma-the-next-chapter-conference/

04/13/2026

We're hiring! 📢 Hope Literacy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Literacy Intern to support our summer reading program.

Ideal for college students or recent graduates interested in education, literacy, child development, or social justice.

Apply now ➡️ hopeforyouthandfamilies.org/jobs

03/30/2026

Time to practice that alley-oop! Hope for Youth and Families is here at the Springfield Public Schools Career & Internship Fair at the Basketball Hall of Fame!

Drop by and talk to Jermaine about our Hope Scholars program! https://hopeforyouthandfamilies.org/collegebound/

03/20/2026

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟

We are hiring summer interns at the HOPE Center for The Arts!

🎨✨ If you know any college-aged students who might be interested, please share this with them!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Let's spread the word! 🙌💼

Offered at UMass Amherst, the Massenberg STEM Institute is a two-week summer program designed to engage and excite rising 10th grade students about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

01/20/2026

The first day of the Winter/Spring Term after-school program is today at the HOPE Center -for The Arts! Registration is still open! Reach out with any questions at - 413-285-8886.

Spring 26 After School Registration   Register now for our Spring 2026 after-school classes! Program Details January 20 to June 11, 2026Monday - Thursday from 3PM - 5:30PM   Questions? Call 413-285-8886 to speak to Tatiana, Sami, or Isaac.   We offer classes in the following disciplines:Performin...

01/12/2026

Take a tour of HOPE Center for the Arts during our Open House on Tuesday, January 13 from 3-7 pm!

Learn more about our FREE after-school programs for Springfield middle & high school students starting January 20!