Twitter Facebook Linkedin Youtube Instagram Menu Generation of Promise Generation of Promise (GoP) is a social justice and youth leadership program that supports a new generation of leaders who advance racial equity in Metro Detroit by developing expertise in key social issues, forging friendships across race and culture and leading organizing and advocacy efforts. Every year Generation of Promise brings together a cohort of about 60 high school juniors coming from participating Metro Detroit high schools. Would you like to learn more about GoP? Click here to learn more about the program and application process. Donate to Generation of Promise To donate to Generation of Promise, select “Generation of Promise” under the “Designation” section. Meet Generation of Promise, Class 31! Our Work HOPE Speaks – A Generation of Promise Conversation on Policing and Racism in the U.S. This group’s video was created to raise awareness about the issues that students face. This video accompanies a petition that advocated for schools to take mental health issues seriously by accepting mental health as a valid reason for excused absences, planning two mandatory mental health days per semester, and banning homework assignments over winter breaks. Check out our food justice group’s videos created to help guide Metro-Detroiters in starting their own garden projects. This group was inspired to create these videos as a way to help combat food insecurity. Check out this education justice group’s website created by teens for teens. This group curated content that was requested by teens in Metro-Detroit schools including: mental health information, resources, and hotlines! Visit the website here Follow this student led Instagram account seeking to inform and advocate for criminal justice reform. The page shares infographics, petitions, and discusses police brutality @genzredefiningreform Frequently Asked Questions How do I apply? Applications for 2021-2022 are now closed. The application for the 2022-2023 program year will be posted in the spring of 2022. One letter of recommendation is required. You must be in the 10th grade attending one of our participating schools to apply to be in the program during your 11th grade year (see list of participating schools below). Participating Schools: Berkley High School, Cass Technical High School, Central High School, Cesar Chavez Academy, Cranbrook Kingswood, Fitzgerald High School, Fordson High School, Grosse Pointe South High School, Groves High School, Lake Orion High School, Loyola High School, Renaissance High School, South Lake High School, University Liggett, U of D Jesuit High School What topics are covered in Generation of Promise? When does the program take place? If the program days are during schooldays, will I be excused from classes? If I am in extracurriculars, will I still be able to participate? Are there any assignments that will need to be done in between program days? Will program days be in-person or virtual? What are the benefits of being in this program? Additional Questions? Thank you to Generation of Promise Partners and Supporters! Listed organizations supported Focus: HOPE during fiscal years 2019-2020 (10/1/2018-9/30/2020). This information was updated as of February 14, 2020. Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty, and injustice. Address: 1400 Oakman Boulevard Detroit, MI 48238 Phone: (313) 494-5500 Quicklinks Home About Focus: HOPE AmeriCorps At Focus: HOPE News & Press Blog Calendar Privacy Policy Employment Services Early Learning Youth Development Job Training Food for Seniors Community & Advocacy How to Help Donate Volunteer Become a Corporate Partner Planned Giving Donor-Advised Fund Online Store © 2021 Focus: HOPE. twitter facebook linkedin youtube instagram