We are a 501-c3 non-profit organization that serves children throughout Oklahoma.
Our Mission
New Hope’s objective is to break the cycle of generational incarceration through hope and opportunities for children of prisoners. Year after year we serve over 400 children, many of whom become the first in their families to complete high school.
Our Vision
To break the intergenerational cycle incarceration in the state of Oklahoma. Through our life affirming programs, children are lifted from isolation and fear into possibility and hope.
Our Values
- Accountability
- Reliability
- Cost-effectiveness
- Personal service
Our organization has been changing Oklahoma lives for over 25 years now. Each year we expand and grow further involved in our community.
The 5 Promises
The Five Promises are a framework put forth by America's Promise outlining five resources that all children need in their lives to be successful. Children who enjoy the cumulative and sustained effect of these promises in various contexts of their lives are far more likely to be academically successful, civically engaged and socially competent, regardless of their family income.
Caring Adults
All young people need and deserve support and guidance from caring adults including ongoing, secure relationships with guardians and parents as well as positive relationships with teachers, mentors, and neighbors.
Safe Places
All young people need and deserve to be physically and emotionally safe wherever they are.
A Healthy Start
All young people need healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthful habits resulting from regular health care and needed treatment, good nutrition and exercise, health education and healthy role models.
An Effective Education
All young people need and deserve the intellectual development, motivation, and marketable skills that equip them for successful work and lifelong learning. These result from having quality learning environments, challenging expectations, and consistent guidance.
Opportunities to Serve
Every child will have the opportunity to serve by making a difference in the community and helping others.
Our Team
Brandy Bissell
Executive Director
Jessica Goodman
Program Director
Karli Sorrentino
Program ManagerOur Board
Alex
King
President
Development/Fundraising; Finance & Risk Management; Governance & Audit; Programs
Christy
Lindsay
Vice President
Development/Fundraising, Programs
Catherine Anderson
Treasurer
Finance & Risk Management, Chair
Rachel Campbell
Secretary
Development/Fundraising
David
Osborn
Finance & Risk Management
Barbara Woltz
Tammy
Kalcik
Christy Trussell
Development/Fundraising
Jennifer Cook
Judy
Gann
Kerri Anthony
Lindsey Callery
Mary Ann Allbritton
Susannah Adelson
Thank you to our Community Partners.
Successful partnerships with businesses, foundations, and organizations are vital for the continued success of New Hope and each partnership will help us reach our vision of ending generational incarceration one child at a time.
