Get ready! The Hope Reichbach Foundation’s 10th annual Run For Hope kicks off on Saturday, April 22.
Walk or run to raise funds to support our summer fellows who are committed to social justice. Register before March 16 and get the early bird fee of $35.
Run for Hope celebrates the legacy of Hope Reichbach, a Brooklyn-born activist and civic leader.
The Hope Reichbach Fund fellows are placed at Brooklyn non-profits where they do community organizing or public service, based on their interests. Fellowships offer paid experience and leadership opportunities within a supportive community.
This is a 10-week, full time fellowship with a stipend of $525/week (excluding taxes) during the summer. If you are a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in college and wish to apply please click this link.
Learn more about the 2020 Summer Fellowship timeline
We are thrilled to announce our eleventh class of Hope Reichbach Fellows.
CHIOMA MADU
Chioma is a freshman at New York University and her current concentration is the intersectionality of systematic racism within the African Diaspora. Growing up in Queens NY allowed her to foster a passion for advocacy and social justice. Throughout her academic career, she has joined many programs such as Legal Outreach in which she competed in constitutional law debates with fellow peers that ultimately gave her the opportunity to explore her interest in becoming a lawyer.
Chioma’s summer fellowship is with Brooklyn Defender Services.
MAKIEDA MCKENZIE
Makieda is a rising sophomore intending to concentrate in Metaphysics at Brown University. She is studying the philosophy of science and understanding the mind to work in criminal or family law. She is an avid advocate for gender issues (including those surrounding sexual and physical violence), climate change, and improving media awareness.
Makieda’s summer fellowship is with Brooklyn Community Services.
EDWARD SANCHEZ
Edward is currently a freshman at CUNY Baruch College. He has lived in Brooklyn with his family for my entire life, and he is a huge advocate for educational equity and opportunities for young people. Edward has been involved in city campaigns around school diversity, SYEP, and after school programs. He aspires to be a public servant one day to help serve and give back to my community!
Edward’s summer fellowship is with Uprose.
AALIYAH CLEMENT
Aaliyah Clement is a student at Long Island University and enjoys meeting new people, dancing, and organizing events. Her goal this summer is to learn from various perspectives about how she can help further build her community in Brooklyn, to make long-term connections, and to apply what she will learn during her fellowship to build something of my own.
Aaliyah’s summer fellowship is with Horizons.
YAA AMPONSAH
Yaa attends Berkeley College on a pre-law track. With origins in Ghana, West Africa, Yaa was born and raised in the United States of America. Her favorite color is green and her favorite book is The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. She is intrigued and ready to embark on a new journey with the Hope Reichbach Fund this summer.
Yaa’s summer fellowship is with Red Hook Restorative Justice Center.
We are excited to announce that this year’s run/walk will have the option of participating in a 5k or 10k. Register here
Judy Meyers was Hope Reichbach’s aunt. Hope also had a tragic death, when she was 22 years old. The Hope Reichbach Fund was established to carry on Hope’s legacy as a community activist. Every summer, for the past 10 years, the fund has been awarding fellowships to college students with a passion for social justice and seeking a future in civic leadership, to do summer internships at Brooklyn non-profits. The Fund provides mentorship, a network of contacts, and the opportunity to gain real world experience.
Hope was a rising star in Brooklyn politics with a strong commitment to her community and the belief in the power of young people to make change. Her legacy lives on through the Hope Reichbach Fund Fellows, the next generation of Brooklyn leaders. Judy was a generous contributor to Hope’s fund.
Judy’s family will be notified about your gift.
What to know about the Hope Reichbach Fund Fellowship:
The Hope Reichbach Fund fellowships take place during the summer for 10 weeks. Fellows are placed at Brooklyn non-profits where they do community organizing or public service, based on their interest. Fellowships offer paid experience, and leadership opportunities within a supportive community.
If you are a college freshman, sophomore, or junior, please come visit in the fall for information on how to apply for a 2023 fellowship.
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*Due to Covid-19 restrictions this fellowship may be in-person, fully virtual, or a hybrid.
2022 Timeline: Application is now closed.
February 28th: EXTENDED Application Deadline at 11:59pm
Mid March: Interviews
Late April: Final Notices
Mid May: Fellows notified about placement
June 5th: Fellowship Orientation
June 6th – August 12th: 10-week, full time fellowship
August 14th – Culminating Ceremony
If you are a potential applicant and have any questions about our future application, please email us at apply@hopeforbrooklyn.com
Thank you for supporting us in making this a summer to remember. We couldn’t have done it without you! Our 2021 cohort had meaningful summer experiences, both in-person and virtually, working with their host organizations.
Hello! My name is Ravita Choudhury and I am an anthropology student at the University of Rochester. I am the daughter of two Bangladeshi-American immigrants who raised me in Queens, NY. I am deeply interested in the ways race functions within our society and how it helps us to destabilize racist and classist institutions like mass incarceration, criminalization, and the school-to-prison pipeline. If I could describe myself in a few words it would be hopeful, encouraging, abolitionist, dreamer, and student. I hope to one day be able to give back to NYC as much as it has given me.
My name is Cheyanne Deopersaud, I am 19 years old and I am a freshman at John Jay pursuing a major in Human services and Community Justice. I decided on this major because I am passionate about advocating for myself and other foster youth. At the moment I advocate for Fair Futures, FYSA, for CASA’s Youth Leadership Council and I also work with Teens Take Charge; these are various organizations that strive to make a change and impact on youths’ lives whether they be foster youth or youth in general.
Ishrat Jahan is a first-year, first-gen student at NYU studying political science. Growing up in Brooklyn, NY she developed a passion for civic engagement and community involvement, continuing to exercise it in professional and personal settings. She looks to expand her skills in the fields of law and government, hoping to translate it into a legal career in the nonprofit sector. Outside of these interests, she enjoys exploring the city, playing badminton, and taste-testing cuisine from all over the world.
Stefany Quiroz is a Stuyvesant High School graduate and now attends the Macaulay Honors College at John Jay College of Criminal Justice as the class of 2024. She discovered her passion for combatting educational inequality when applying to high school when she noticed the lack of resources and knowledge in marginalized communities. As one of the few Latinx students in the school at Stuyvesant, she became committed to tackling this issue and playing a small part in equalizing a broken education system. She is the Director of Communications at RISE, an organization founded by Stuyvesant students that aims to create a more diverse educational community in order to allow students from all backgrounds equal access to the resources and opportunities that NYC’s prestigious schools have to offer. Outside of RISE, she was a tutor and board member for Sparks Within Reach, a tutoring organization that serves students in homeless centers, the Senior Assistant of Media Outreach & Branding at Project Reach Youth, a teen health and youth empowerment organization, and is a member of the Honors Scholars Council, the Committee on Diversity Inclusion and Equity, and the Latinx Honors Committee at her college. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, discovering new food spots, and fashion.
My name is Bless Reece. I am a junior at Williams College with a double major in Psychology and American Studies. As the chair of student organization Converging Worlds, I am a passionate prison abolitionist and have been striving to educate those in my community on the extensive harm the carceral system inflicts on primarily low-income people of color. I have conducted research on disenfranchisement, mental health, reentry, and reparations and look forward to utilizing these findings in local communities.
Each student will receive $525 per week of full time work, plus unlimited MetroCards (or equivalent value). Internships are 10-weeks long, $5250 for the length of their summer internship. If you are a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in college and wish to apply please click this link
*Due to Covid-19 restrictions this fellowship may be in-person, fully virtual, or a hybrid.
We are hosting a virtual variety show with a diverse line-up of talent including actors, singers, comedians, composers, and more! Support our 2021 Summer Fellowship cohort and enjoy an incredible show from the comfort of your living room!
What: Join us for our very first virtual variety show: Hope’s Got Talent!
When: Sunday October 25th 4:00-5:30pm
Who: We’ve got a talented lineup of actors, dancers, singers, and comedians
Where: Virtual Show via Zoom
Free Admission!
Check Out Our Talented Line-Up
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