Our Way to H.O.P.E. was founded in December 2015 to provide assistance to families that have experienced domestic violence and financial hardship. We know first-hand the struggles and obstacles thousands of people face in the city of Paterson and we are committed to do anything we can to mediate those concerns. Our first Christmas program in 2015 was able to feed over 120 people and we were able to donate bags of clothes and gifts to all those who attended. The joy and excitement during our Christmas event inspired us to continue our work and establish an organization which strives to assist the most vulnerable among us. 

We, at Our Way to H.O.P.E., are dedicated to the people of Paterson, Elmwood Park and, surrounding areas as a result of the success of our Christmas event, plan to hold events more frequently. Our programs for 2016 were as follows:

August – Back to School Bookbag Drive
November – Thanksgiving Baskets Giveaway
December – Annual Christmas Celebration

Our goal here at Our Way to Hope is to assist and ensure that no Patersonian and Elmwood Park resident feels neglected or defeated. We, along with the support of all our volunteers, hope to foster considerable change within our vast, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and wonderful community of Paterson and Elmwood Park. If you would like to assist in our cause, please feel free to contact us. 

Thank you for your time and support.

Sincerely,

Karen Pena
kpena@ourwaytohope.org