HopeWorks is an interfaith organization that strengthens community through counseling, education and outreach services for young people and their families, for schools, and for community organizations.

Our purpose is to help young people and families find within themselves sources of purpose, hope and strength to meet life's challenges and opportunities.  For 38 years, HopeWorks has served the West Hartford community in our schools, in our offices and in local faith communities. 

Chinese proverb:

If you want happiness for an hour - take a nap.
If you want happiness for a day - go fishing.
If you want happiness for a lifetime - help someone else.

               May 12, 2012

Please join us under the Tent at the West Hartford Town Hall for the 13th annual black tie gala.  The event will benefit HopeWorks and the Playhouse on Park.  

Please visit themayorscharityball.org for more information. 

Thanks to all for the outstanding community support for this longstanding event!

For more information about upcoming events and news, please visit our new Facebook page!

HopeWorks Receives Grant from the Fund for Greater Hartford for community awareness program, Building Community for All

The Fund for Greater Hartford awarded HopeWorks $5,000 for the Building Community for All initiative (BCA).  BCA is designed to positively address West Hartford's growing ethnic, racial, cultural, and socio-economic diversity through constructive community dialogues and training.  The main focus is to educate the public on the issues that create education and participation barriers for West Hartford residents.

Thank you to the Fund for Greater Hartford for recognizing the merit in this important program!

To learn more about BCA, please contact Cruger Johnson Phillips at (860) 561-1175 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Take AIM - HopeWorks Unveils New Program to Help Teens Make College/Careeer Choices

Student sessions can be arranged at school during free periods, or after school in our offices. To learn more about AIM or to become part of the pilot program, please contact Cheli Lange call at 860-561-1175 x709 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

HopeWorks Announces New Development Director

We are pleased to welcome our new Development Director, Whitney O’Donnell.  Whitney will oversee our fundraising and marketing efforts at HopeWorks.  She came to HopeWorks from the University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. and previously, she served as the special projects coordinator at the Howard University Cancer Center in Washington, DC. Whitney holds both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Connecticut. She lives in West Hartford with her husband and son.

If you are interested in supporting HopeWorks, please contact Whitney at (860) 561-1175 x. 701 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .