Get ready! The Hope Reichbach Foundation’s 10th annual Run For Hope kicks off on Saturday, April 22.
Walk or run to raise funds to support our summer fellows who are committed to social justice. Register before March 16 and get the early bird fee of $35.
Run for Hope celebrates the legacy of Hope Reichbach, a Brooklyn-born activist and civic leader.
The Hope Reichbach Fund fellows are placed at Brooklyn non-profits where they do community organizing or public service, based on their interests. Fellowships offer paid experience and leadership opportunities within a supportive community.
This is a 10-week, full time fellowship with a stipend of $525/week (excluding taxes) during the summer. If you are a Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in college and wish to apply please click this link.
Learn more about the 2020 Summer Fellowship timeline
We are thrilled to announce our eleventh class of Hope Reichbach Fellows.
CHIOMA MADU
Chioma is a freshman at New York University and her current concentration is the intersectionality of systematic racism within the African Diaspora. Growing up in Queens NY allowed her to foster a passion for advocacy and social justice. Throughout her academic career, she has joined many programs such as Legal Outreach in which she competed in constitutional law debates with fellow peers that ultimately gave her the opportunity to explore her interest in becoming a lawyer.
Chioma’s summer fellowship is with Brooklyn Defender Services.
MAKIEDA MCKENZIE
Makieda is a rising sophomore intending to concentrate in Metaphysics at Brown University. She is studying the philosophy of science and understanding the mind to work in criminal or family law. She is an avid advocate for gender issues (including those surrounding sexual and physical violence), climate change, and improving media awareness.
Makieda’s summer fellowship is with Brooklyn Community Services.
EDWARD SANCHEZ
Edward is currently a freshman at CUNY Baruch College. He has lived in Brooklyn with his family for my entire life, and he is a huge advocate for educational equity and opportunities for young people. Edward has been involved in city campaigns around school diversity, SYEP, and after school programs. He aspires to be a public servant one day to help serve and give back to my community!
Edward’s summer fellowship is with Uprose.
AALIYAH CLEMENT
Aaliyah Clement is a student at Long Island University and enjoys meeting new people, dancing, and organizing events. Her goal this summer is to learn from various perspectives about how she can help further build her community in Brooklyn, to make long-term connections, and to apply what she will learn during her fellowship to build something of my own.
Aaliyah’s summer fellowship is with Horizons.
YAA AMPONSAH
Yaa attends Berkeley College on a pre-law track. With origins in Ghana, West Africa, Yaa was born and raised in the United States of America. Her favorite color is green and her favorite book is The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. She is intrigued and ready to embark on a new journey with the Hope Reichbach Fund this summer.
Yaa’s summer fellowship is with Red Hook Restorative Justice Center.
We are excited to announce that this year’s run/walk will have the option of participating in a 5k or 10k. Register here
Judy Meyers was Hope Reichbach’s aunt. Hope also had a tragic death, when she was 22 years old. The Hope Reichbach Fund was established to carry on Hope’s legacy as a community activist. Every summer, for the past 10 years, the fund has been awarding fellowships to college students with a passion for social justice and seeking a future in civic leadership, to do summer internships at Brooklyn non-profits. The Fund provides mentorship, a network of contacts, and the opportunity to gain real world experience.
Hope was a rising star in Brooklyn politics with a strong commitment to her community and the belief in the power of young people to make change. Her legacy lives on through the Hope Reichbach Fund Fellows, the next generation of Brooklyn leaders. Judy was a generous contributor to Hope’s fund.
Judy’s family will be notified about your gift.
