THE HOPE COLLECTION INC.
BUFFALO, NY

The Hope Collection Inc. is a non-profit organization that champions intergenerational programs designed to bring together children, youth, and older adults through shared experiences, ultimately dispelling stereotypes and fostering a unified community identity. These programs encourage the transmission of cultural traditions and values while promoting tolerance and societal inclusion. As mentors in child care settings with substantial turnover rates, older adult volunteers offer stability for younger generations, while maintaining engagement that is beneficial to their own health and well-being. Founded by Joel Griffing, the organization collaborates closely with Rev. Rick Reese in his Bike/Hike Humanitarian Campaign across 400 cities, providing Hope Cards and training teams under its 'Fund, Feed & Fix' initiative focused on social and economic empowerment. The organization’s office is located at The Genesis Center in Leesburg to support local families. The Hope Collection Inc. also led the creation of a Virtual Value Network (VVN), which underwent five years of beta testing across various sectors aimed at enhancing communication, monitoring, and collaboration among providers. This tool targets NGOs, charities, and for-profit entities to improve quality of life through innovative service delivery. Legally founded on November 20, 2008, in Florida, the company is incorporated with a home address in Lake County. It operates primarily within Buffalo, New York, but maintains its principal website at thehopecollection.com, where detailed programs and collaborations can be explored further.