Alumni
Make a Difference with Hope for Suffolk!
As a Hope for Suffolk Alumni, you are forever a part of our community. This page contains information about the upcoming events at HFS and helpful resources that may benefit you. As all ways, holler if we can support you in any way!
Scholarships
We are excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Lauryn Leonard Memorial Scholarship will be opening Monday, June 16!
This year, we will be awarding scholarships to three exceptional candidates:
- $2,500 for first place
- $1,500 for second place
- $1,000 for third place
We encourage all eligible alumni to apply and seize this opportunity to further their educational and career aspirations.
Good News Report — Share Your Story!
Our new Good News Report gives alumni and current interns a chance to tell us about their accomplishments — big or small — and inspire our community.
Submit your Good News through this short online form — you can even include a photo! You’ll also have the option to let us know whether you’d like us to post your news publicly or keep it for internal encouragement.
Advisory Board
Are you looking to stay involved with HFS and share your knowledge to help make the program even better? Contact Nyasia to join the Alumni Advisory Board!
Past Scholarship Winners
Ma’Kya Oglesby
Ma’Kya Oglesby is a 2023 HFS alumna and a current Sophomore at Virginia State University, majoring in biology.
Emma Rotzler
Emma Rotzler is a 2021 Hope for Suffolk trailblazer and a Senior at North Carolina State University, majoring in agriculture.
Get Involved
Find out how you can help make a difference in the life of young men and women in Suffolk today.
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