What We Do
Hope is a strategy (not a wish). Hope plays a vital role in all aspects of life. We are on a mission to measure and teach the ‘how’ to hope around the world, and build a preeminent global consumer health ‘Shine hope’ brand.
Hope IS a strategy, not a wish.
Why We Do It
Hopelessness is at an all time high and persistent hopelessness is linked to many negative life outcomes. And hopelessness is often a consequence of oppression and discrimination, so learned. The good news is our research has demonstrated that Hope is teachable.
How We Do It
We measure and teach how to grow, sustain, and regenerate Hope. We use workshops, trainings, Hopeful Mindsets courses, employee activations, consumer products, and research to drive all we do. We donate 10% of our revenue to iFred, a 501(c)3 ensuring all children know how to hope, to ensure all children have no cost, evidence-based, globally available resources.
Testimonials
Hope is like a muscle. Think of it like a muscle, something that we can grow and expand on. We're doing whatever we can to activate hope around the city and we're really excited about it.
Mayor Hillary Schieve, Reno, NV
Hope is teachable, it’s learnable. I think we’ve learned that hope is something that people can embrace, that there are strategies for learning about hope, and for modifying how one approaches life to create a more hopeful mindset.
Dr. Myron Belfer, MD, MPA
Hope, the 5th Vital Sign of Medicine.
-Dr. Edward Barksdale Jr, M.D. During his talk at the International Day of Hope 2023
We are bringing together a group of really diverse individuals who are working across a lot of different sectors around something that we all can agree is really valuable and important and all communities all around the world, which is hope.
Zoya Awan, Director of Public Affairs at Walmart
We are tremendously grateful to be part of the Hopeful Cities movement. It is a powerful initiative that aligns with our mission at Hope Means Nevada to eliminate teen suicide and empower Nevada’s youth to live hopeful lives.
Ciera Bellavance, Executive Director, Hope Means Nevada
I love to see Hope in action in our community, and the sunflowers serve as such an important symbol of hope. The Green Our Planet Team is thrilled to be working with our schools to expand Gardens for Hope and ensure everyone knows these resources are available for use to ensure all children, teachers, and parents are equipped with skills for ‘how’ to hope.
Ciara Byrne, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Green Our Planet
I'm so proud of the City of Las Vegas for operationalizing hope as part of its commitment to mental health and being a Compassionate City. Stories are the language of the heart, and sharing mine is an offering of light and connection. Each of us has a story of hope that shines bright,
Will Rucker, host of the Compassionate Las Vegas Podcast, Community Health Director at Intermountain Health, and member of the board of directors for the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE
Hopeful Mindsets introduces a holistic approach to well-being, integrating insights from world-renowned experts with real-life strategies and stories from resilient college graduates. From enhancing academic achievement to reducing anxiety and depression, the benefits of hope cultivation extend far beyond the individual, fostering a culture of resilience and empowerment within college communities.
Dr. Crystal Bryce
Hope and Compassion are THE most practical values for creating a better community. They express that when we view the other with compassion we create a hopeful path forward.
Gard Jameson
We are proud to be a part of this initiative and excited to get the work in the hands of those that can help spread the word
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Knudsen
I'm so excited to take the mission of hope to the next level in Las Vegas so it can impact and save lives. For too long mental health has been in the shadows, and now our community has the chance to empower each other to make sure nobody ever feels alone in this battle.
Grace Netski, Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee Co-Chair
