$1.2M+
Invested in H.O.P.E. programming, staffing, and community partnerships since 2022
The H.O.P.E. Initiative
Having Opportunity and Purpose through Education
A generous $5 million dollar gift from MacKenzie Scott allowed Lemoore College to create H.O.P.E., an initiative that promotes diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness — creating meaningful connections and nurturing an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
5
Years of continuous programming across all three strands
$3.7M
Gift endowed with the WHCCD Foundation to sustain H.O.P.E. long-term
Our Story
In March 2021, philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made a $5 million dollar gift to Lemoore College that made it possible to launch the H.O.P.E. Initiative in 2022 — Having Opportunity and Purpose through Education. H.O.P.E. was created to promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness, and to build meaningful connections across our campus and community.
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2021
The Gift
MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic gift to Lemoore College is announced.
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2022
H.O.P.E. Launches
The H.O.P.E. Initiative launches with three program strands: Pre-College, College, and Community H.O.P.E.
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Today
5 Years of Programming
$1.2M+ invested across all three strands, with new partnerships and programs launched along the way.
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Next
Endowment Transition
A $3.7M gift endowed with the WHCCD Foundation sustains H.O.P.E. beyond the initial three-year operating fund.
H.O.P.E. Pillars
Pre-College H.O.P.E.
Students experience college early, explore possibilities and begin to see a future pathway.
College H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E. invests in programs, spaces and college-wide support that help students stay connected and move forward.
Community H.O.P.E.
The college brings resources into the community and builds pathways back to education.
H.O.P.E. Studios
A podcast and content studio open to students, staff, and community partners to tell their own stories.
Community Partners
Programs H.O.P.E. Helped Launch
Umoja Community
Umoja — a Kiswahili word meaning unity — is a learning community for African-American and other students, offering counseling, a dedicated course, community connection, and a student space in the Golden Eagle Arena.
Rising Scholars 2.0
Rising Scholars 2.0 supports formerly incarcerated and justice-involved students with biweekly "Shop Talks," a licensed clinical therapist, a study lounge, free textbooks and laptop checkouts, food pantry access, and academic counseling. Launched with H.O.P.E. support, it now operates on California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office funding.
Spaces Funded by H.O.P.E.
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