About Us | HOPE

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Preston Brown - Executive Director

Coach Preston Brown currently is an Assistant Football Coach at the University of Maryland, College Park

Preston is a graduate of Tulane University where is was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. Preston for over 15 years has shown true investment in each students academic and athletic success. He has demonstrated a commitment to excellence evident with his ability to continuously build leaders and curate winning culture. outside of football Preston Brown has made major strides in each community he has touched. from his award winning work in Camden, outreach program in Philadelphia, community service with his fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and non-profit Hospitality on Purpose Everyday Preston Continues to be an example of a leader built from the ground up. Brown has been a championship winning High School football coach, a school Administrator highlighted for his amazing work in the city of Camden. Brown has helped over 1000 youth gain access to post secondary education, and over a dozen former student athletes who are playing or have played professional sports.

Terrell Brown

Terrell J. Brown a graduate of Drew University where he stared in Basketball has 12 years of experience as a Wall Street professional. Mr. Brown os currently an Associate Director at Fitch Ratings, covering Non-Bank Financial Institutions. He provides ratings and cover consumer and commercial finance companies, asset an wealth managers captive finance, the mortgage sector, fintechs, and others. Prior to Fitch, Mr. Brown worked at hedge fund Seminole Capital Management. Terrell is also the Chief Financial Officer for the Minority Technology Council and former Chairman of the Drew University NYC Alumni Club.

Melik Brown

Melik D. Brown is a graduate of University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where he was a 4 year letterman in football. Melik has over 15 years of experience working with at risk youth as a Dean, Executive Director, Principal and football coach. Melik has several businesses he owns Beast Up academy that specializes in training Offensive and Defensive lineman, Co Owner of Next Level Greats Football and Principal of NLG Academy. Melik has changed thousands of young people lives.

OUR STORY

Hospitality on Purpose Everyday "H-O-P-E" is a non-profit 501c-3 Foundation Inspired by the passing of our of mother HOPE Naomi Brown from Camden, NJ. It is the mission of "H-O-P-E Foundation", to advance the kingdom of teaching and learning in wealth building, leadership development, community organizing, and academic Enrichment for at-risk youth and young adults.

Hope Brown was a beacon, a light, and a leader raising her Six children in Camden, NJ while battling a lifelong struggle with mental health, and other substance abuse related issues. Hope saw all Six of her children become High School graduates, and 3 becoming college graduates despite all being considered at risk while growing up in Camden, NJ. This foundation has been created to bring educational awareness, inspiration, and HOPE to young people everywhere.

The logo represents the Brown last name of Hope's five remaining children and a heart in the middle for her youngest son who was murdered in the city of Camden in 2011.

WHAT WE DO

Hospitality On Purpose Everyday (HOPE Foundation) is a community-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and young adults through mentoring, leadership development, education, workforce preparation, and restorative support.

Grounded in the HOPE model—Healing, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment—our work centers on serving adjudicated and justice-impacted youth, strengthening families, and building pathways to long-term personal and professional success. We partner with schools, courts, community agencies, and workforce leaders to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed programming that meets young people where they are and walks alongside them toward greatness.

Through mentoring, academic enrichment, leadership development, and career-connected learning, HOPE equips participants with the confidence, life skills, and real-world opportunities needed to break cycles, achieve stability, and lead purpose-filled lives.

OUR MISSION

At Hospitality On Purpose Everyday (HOPE), our mission is to champion the growth and well-being of youth and young adults—especially those who are adjudicated or at risk. By guiding them through a transformative journey of Healing, creating life-changing Opportunities, fostering Perseverance, and cultivating lasting Empowerment, our organization is designed to break cycles of adversity and prepare participants for a successful future. We accomplish this through comprehensive programs that include mentorship, mental health awareness, skill-building workshops, and leadership training.

OUR VISION

We envision a world where every young person, regardless of their past or circumstances, can harness their potential to become a change agent, leader, and innovator in their community. By actively incorporating our HOPE framework—Healing, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment—we aspire to create sustainable pathways to personal growth, mental and emotional resilience, and community engagement, ensuring that all youth are equipped to thrive and make a positive impact in society.