Homeless Outreach Poverty Eradication (HOPE) is dedicated to seeking relationships with individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness while looking for creative ways to address the issue. We build relationships through positive communities, empower individuals through financial and employment opportunities, and educate ourselves and the community about the issues surrounding homelessness. Members invest in a culture of listening and shared learning and commit to the idea that personal interaction is the first step toward breaking down social stigmas and better understanding the needs, wants, and hopes of a deeply marginalized and often voiceless segment of the population.