Our Programs
Catch the Vision
The “Catch the Vision” summer workshop is designed to empower under served youth by providing hands-on experience in documentary film making. This 6 week program not only builds technical and creative skills but also fosters confidence and opens pathways to careers in television media, broadcasting and documentary film making. Students will learn from industry professionals the art of documentary storytelling, script writing and story boarding. As well as the use of professional cameras, lights, and audio recording. In addition students will learn to edit using the Adobe software suite: Photoshop, Premier Pro and After Effects. This summer program allows Inner City youth a constructive way to give voice and passion to their live experiences within their communities and a platform to expand their creativity and showcase their gifting.
R.A.A.W
Reading Arts Arithmetic & Writing accelerant summer program: This 6 week summer program will provide students Pre-K to 2nd grade with learning strategies that are proven, researched-based and age- appropriate to ensure mastery of curriculum content. Students will be taught be dedicated, inspiring and purpose filled teachers determined to prepare every students for success.
Mental Health
The Back to Hope Foundation is dedicated to helping inner-city families navigate the challenges of mental health by using storytelling to break stigmas and connect them with vital resources. Through documentary filmmaking and youth programs, we amplify voices, foster resilience, and create pathways to healing for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. By partnering with community organizations and mental health professionals, we provide education, support, and hope, ensuring that no family faces their struggles alone.
Family First
The Family First Initiative by the Back to Hope Foundation is a compassionate outreach program designed to nourish both body and spirit by feeding families in under-served communities. Understanding that no child can focus on learning with an empty stomach and no parent should have to choose between rent and a warm meal, this initiative provides weekly food boxes filled with nutritious staples, fresh produce, and family-sized portions. More than a meal, each box includes inspirational messages, simple recipes, and community resources—because feeding families is just the beginning. Through this program, Back to Hope puts love on the table, one family at a time.
