The Foundation

The Foundation

About the Project HOPE School Foundation

The Project HOPE School Foundation (PHSF) was formed in 2003 by a group of dedicated volunteers. Its purpose is to provide financial support and community advocacy for the children and families of Project HOPE School. The Foundation's guiding vision is simple but powerful: to break the cycle of homelessness through exceptional education.

The Role of OCDE

Project HOPE School operates as part of the Orange County Department of Education's ACCESS program — a specialized alternative education initiative. OCDE is responsible for providing:

• The school facility
• Credentialed teachers and administrative staff
• A structured curriculum
• Special education aides

What PHSF Funds

Through grants, fundraisers, and generous donations from community members like you, PHSF provides funding for crucial services that fall outside the public school budget:

• A full-time, on-site social worker
• Transportation to and from school, and to and from the after-school program in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
• After-school care at the Boys and Girls Club of Tustin
• A stringed music program featuring violin and cello lessons
• Holiday programs for students and families
• Family assistance services
• A part-time Executive Director and Program Assistant
• Extracurricular trips and activities typically covered by a school PTA

A Key Community Partner

The First Presbyterian Church of Orange has served as an invaluable partner throughout the life of this program. For nearly 20 years, the church generously provided the school's facilities along with many other essential operational services — a contribution that helped make Project HOPE School the institution it is today.

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