HAD Found Fed the Homeless

On Saturday, October 29th, 2011 HAD Found fed the homeless.  We would like to thank all the volunteers who came out and supported the organization.  Armed with sandwiches, in the downtown area of Stockton California, HAD Found and it's volunteers fed more than 300 people.  

Now Open

Our Thrift Shop is officially open.  Come visit us at 914 S Central Ave, Compton, CA 90220.  Donations are also accepted at this location.  Our thrift shop will help advance our mission through the creation of jobs and vocational skill training.  We also provide a closet for those in need of clothing for job interviews, court appointments, etc.  

Legal Day

On Saturday, June 11, 2011 The Hopes and Dreams Foundation was honored to be one of the recipient organizations at the Legal Day Legal Symposium presented by RCD Entrepreneurial Training Center.  This event was hosted by EZ Bail Bonds Agency, Off the Chain Bail Bond Agency, Law Offices of Early Hawkins, Law offices of V. Emile Brown and the Law Offices of Attorney Wanda Greene.  

The Satori's Circle Annual Health & Resource Fair

On Saturday, January 22, 2011 at The Boys and Girls Club (West Oakland), The Hopes and Dreams Foundation brought in the new year with a new way of living.  We participated with other agencies such as Planned Parenthood, Kaiser, Laney College, Youth Radio, Alternative Family Services, West Oakland Coop, AMR, West Oakland Health Clinic, Marinello, Eden I & R, Inc.  The event was a success!

Back-to-School Talent and Fashion Show

The August 28th, 2010 event was a success!  We want to thank the Compton Campfire for allowing our organization to be a part of their 100 year anniversary celebration.  In addition, the youth showed their talent by walking the stage and performing, click here for photos.  An extended thanks to all those that participated and supported the events such as the Coca Cola Company, Sparkletts, Taylr'z Joynt, Wartek Inc, Plug-N-Play Ent, All Pro Printing,  Jade Barrett Photography

HAD Found is recognized
On July 15, 2010, the City of Carson recognized The Hopes and Dreams Foundation for it's efforts in assisting women in the local area.  

Renee's Fish Fry Fundraiser
Thank you all who came out November 13, 2009 and supported this event.  

HAD Found joins Taylr'z Joynt for a Girls Workshop
The workshop on November 15, 2009 was a success! View some of the girls here modeling their shirts they designed.  Thank you Taylrz's Joynt, the independent fashion designers, and the photographers for helping to make the event a reality, we laid the red carpet out for our girls. Our girls learned that it's not the clothes that make the girl, but the girl that makes the clothes!  And these girls did an excellent job!

New Year's Makeover Madness
The Hopes and Dreams Foundation on Saturday, December 12, 2009 celebrated our survivors of abuse by making over women for the new year.  Click here to see photos of their complete transformation, these women are beautiful!  Special thanks to our service providers, they did a phenomenal job:

Hair Care Oasis, Taylr'z Joynt, Be Swank Clothing and Accessories, JuJu Hair, Amara Hill Accessories


Charity Dinner and Auction
The charity dinner on October 10, 2009 was a success! Click here to view photos. We would like to thank all participants, attendees, and sponsors involved; Hair Care Oasis, Things That Sparkle, Keurig, The Home Depot Center, Platinum Tax and Insurance Services, Silver Lining, House of Elegance Beauty Supply and more.  Entertainers included:

Joey Wells, Comedian 
Miss CC-Lady Poetist
Tranquility
A Tite ta Death Entertainer - SoulMusic Sovereign
Ms. Anita Upton
and Marcellus Smith...