Hope to Home Mini Academy

You didn’t come this far to stop!

The Hope to Home Academy equips you to transition from temporary lodging to permanent independence through comprehensive training in financial literacy, tenant rights, and housing navigation. You’ll gain the practical tools and confidence needed to secure and sustain your own home. As a graduate, you become eligible to apply for the Hope Housing Stabilization Award, providing essential financial support for your new beginning.

Academy Dates

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Tuesday, Septermber 8, 2026

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

*All sessions held online 7:00 pm - 7:40 pm EST

*You must register to participate. Click on each week to register. Please register for each class. Link to join will be sent to you after you register a few days before the session.

Hope to Home Mini Academy Guidelines

Purpose

The Hope Housing Stability Assistance Award is intended to provide temporary financial assistance to participants who demonstrate readiness to transition toward permanent housing while reducing the immediate risk of homelessness.

Awards are made solely to advance the charitable mission of Hope for Tomorrow International, Inc. and are not prizes, incentives, lotteries, or raffles.

Hope Housing Stability Assistance Award Policy

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Complete all five (5) Housing Education classes.

• Attend at least 90% of each session.

• Participate in required activities.

• Submit a Hope Housing Stability Award Application and housing plan by the stated deadline.

• Currently reside in a hotel or be at imminent risk of homelessness. Show proof of hotel residency.

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

Hope for Tomorrow International Inc. reserves the right to exclude anyone suspected of fraud.

Temporary email addresses will not qualify for award.

Hope for Tomorrow International Inc. will pay the hotel directly the base rate for a standard room for one week, maximum value of $400.

No Cash Value: No cash substitution, cash equivalent, or transfer of rent payment is permitted.

Payment will be made directly to the hotel in the amount equal to a base rate for a standard room for one week, maximum award $400. Paid in the name of person on the application. This payment is non transferable. No cash will be distributed to the applicant.

Publicity and Release: By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Hope for Tomorrow International inc. and In City Suites from any liability, loss, or damage incurred in connection with the award. Except where prohibited, acceptance of award constitutes consent to Hope for Tomorrow International Inc.’s use of their name and likeness for promotional purposes without further payment.

You will not be required to share any personal information during sessions. We will not contact you via email, phone or text for any personal information. Please note that any requests for information are likely spam and not from the organization. You will be required to complete an application and provide documentation for the Hope Housing Stability Award