Community Outreach
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. established its community outreach component as a public service initiative to help areas that are the most deserving. It's our hope that this Foundation will be the catalyst for positive change in a child’s life, to display genuine love and commitment for our community, to promote positive youth development, and to affirm to the youth that someone truly cares for them.
3rd Annual Holiday-Hope Giveback
December 19, 2020, Portsmouth, VA
Our 3rd Annual Holiday-Hope Giveback was a major success! 400 deserving families were gifted with both toys and food including fresh frozen meats! We made it apart of our mission to listen and discuss the challenges some families face in their communities. The love we received from Dale Homes and Swanson Homes was unforgettable!
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. would like to thank our sponsors, Women of Like Faith Ministries, Empowered Believers of Chesapeake, VA, Wright Path Outreach, Inc, DTLR in Norfolk, VA (Southern Shopping Center) and the 100+ community donors. Thank you Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax and Portsmouth City Councilman De'Andre A. Barnes for sharing this special day with us. We would also like to thank the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority for partnering with us to make this great event a reality! Even during a pandemic, we’re blessed that we were able to uplift and give hope to families who were in need.
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. would like to thank our sponsors, Women of Like Faith Ministries, Empowered Believers of Chesapeake, VA, Wright Path Outreach, Inc, DTLR in Norfolk, VA (Southern Shopping Center) and the 100+ community donors. Thank you Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax and Portsmouth City Councilman De'Andre A. Barnes for sharing this special day with us. We would also like to thank the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority for partnering with us to make this great event a reality! Even during a pandemic, we’re blessed that we were able to uplift and give hope to families who were in need.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth Camp 2020
January 20, 2020, Norfolk, VA
416 Aphrodite Restaurant and the Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. partnered to facilitate an one day Youth Camp full of exciting recreational activities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day for ages 6-13. The MLK Day Camp was designed for children to galvanize their minds and voices. Campers were encouraged to mingle and meet new friends, learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life changing impact for humanity, social justice, and civil rights. Campers used Dr. King's legacy to create their own vision boards, affirmations, and goals. Campers also made their own pizza and science experiment! Thank you to 416 Aphrodite Restaurant, Ashlee Hanna, Shareen Abdullah, Ashlee Allen, and all our wonderful selfless volunteers and donors.
2nd Annual Holiday-Hope Giveback
December 17-18, 2019, Newport News, VA & Portsmouth, VA
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. partnered with Hidenwood Elementary School and Park View Elementary School to facilitate our 2nd Annual Holiday-Hope Giveback. To give a little holiday cheer, the Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. provided an assortment of toys to 60 wonderful students! Thank you Women of Like Faith Ministries and all of those who provided monetary and/or toy donations to make this event a huge success the second year in a row!
Inaugural Hoop-4-Hope Basketball Skills Development Clinic
August 10, 2019, Portsmouth, VA
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. hosted the Inaugural Hoop-4-Hope Basketball Skills Development Clinic at Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, VA. This was a free community-based event opened to the public, for ages 5-14.
The purpose of this event was to intentionally and strategically teach and develop well-rounded children through the sport of basketball. Each participant was encouraged by the best and elite coaching staff to have fun, meet new lifelong friends all while enhancing their confidence and building their communication, teamwork and sportsmanship skills. The participants received school supplies sponsored by Staples, lunch sponsored by Chic-fila, Green-Hope wristbands, toys provided by the City of Portsmouth Social Services, fresh and organic fruits provided by GoGreen Farms and Greenhouses, Inc. and all the equipment needed to practice and play basketball.
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. would like to thank Lamonte Theus, Darius Theus, The Play for Peace Tour, GoGreen Farms and Greenhouses, Inc. Canty Girls Catering, LLC. DJ Baby Boy, Baby Boy Photography, Willie Bunch, Hoodshotit, Stop the Violence 757, The Citi Team, Women of Like Faith Ministries, Simple Sporty Chic, Vetas Teeth Whitening, Top Scholar Tutoring, the City of Portsmouth Social Services, Staples, Shoe City, Wendy’s, Chic-fila, Dave and Busters, Applebee’s, Finney Family First Foundation, Inc. Portsmouth Public Schools, and all the coaches and volunteers for making this event a huge success!
The purpose of this event was to intentionally and strategically teach and develop well-rounded children through the sport of basketball. Each participant was encouraged by the best and elite coaching staff to have fun, meet new lifelong friends all while enhancing their confidence and building their communication, teamwork and sportsmanship skills. The participants received school supplies sponsored by Staples, lunch sponsored by Chic-fila, Green-Hope wristbands, toys provided by the City of Portsmouth Social Services, fresh and organic fruits provided by GoGreen Farms and Greenhouses, Inc. and all the equipment needed to practice and play basketball.
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. would like to thank Lamonte Theus, Darius Theus, The Play for Peace Tour, GoGreen Farms and Greenhouses, Inc. Canty Girls Catering, LLC. DJ Baby Boy, Baby Boy Photography, Willie Bunch, Hoodshotit, Stop the Violence 757, The Citi Team, Women of Like Faith Ministries, Simple Sporty Chic, Vetas Teeth Whitening, Top Scholar Tutoring, the City of Portsmouth Social Services, Staples, Shoe City, Wendy’s, Chic-fila, Dave and Busters, Applebee’s, Finney Family First Foundation, Inc. Portsmouth Public Schools, and all the coaches and volunteers for making this event a huge success!
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Green-Hope Foundation, Inc. & The Harlem Globetrotters Special Partnership Event
July 29, 2019, Portsmouth, VA
The Green-Hope Foundation, Inc and Corey "Thunder" Law from the Harlem Globetrotters partnered for a special meet and greet/giveaway event. Thirty participants received official Harlem Globetrotter basketballs and apparel and the opportunity to meet Chesapeake, Virginia's very own Corey Law! Thank you Adam Winkler of WTKR3 and Larry Rubama of the Virginia Pilot for covering this event!
Park View Elementary School Career Day 2019
April 12, 2019, Portsmouth, VA
Park View Elementary School invited our Founder & CEO, Mr. Deshaune Green to Park View Career Day 2019. Mr. Green was offered the opportunity to speak about his passions, professions, and his current and future endeavors in his community to motivate, inspire, and empower these college-bound, career ready students.
Graduating from college gave me hope that I could elevate beyond what was expected of me. Basketball gave me the confidence that I could push past my limits. And God gave me the faith of a mustard seed that I’ll succeed at whatever I put my mind too.
-Deshaune Green
Holiday-Hope Giveback
December 17, 2018, Portsmouth, VA
The Green-Hope Foundation partnered with Westhaven Elementary School and Park View Elementary School to facilitate this amazing community outreach event. The “Holiday-Hope Giveback"provided an assortment of toys to 60 wonderful students to give a little holiday cheer!
