NATIONAL MONTH OF HOPE- April
Founded in 2018 by National Day Calendar® and Mothers In Crisis, Inc.
Bringing hope to others can take countless forms, each creating a ripple of positive change. Whether by being a role model in a child’s life or building a strong foundation for a community’s future, hope lights the way forward. A simple gesture, like uplifting a friend facing a medical challenge or volunteering at a homeless shelter, can transform lives.
Each of us holds the power to be a beacon of hope—through the wisdom we share, the time we give, the kindness we extend, and the support we offer. Even small acts, like donating to charities that turn dreams into reality, contribute to creating a hopeful future
Ways to Observe #NationalMonthOfHope
- Have community events at parks and community centers in celebration of hope.
- Talk about hope in school assemblies and classes. Learn about hopeful people.
- Share hope with someone every day in April, i.e., friends, neighbors, family, etc.
- Have awards banquets of hope.
- Receive proclamations from local governments declaring April as the Month of Hope in your city or town.
- Share words of hope and personal stories of triumph on social media. #NationalMonthOfHope
- Host Hope Immersion Retreat Workshops.
- Join MIC hope campaign and start you own to spread hope in April.
- Speak at churches, non-profit, and for-profit organizations about hope.
- Tell people that April is the National Month of Hope. Write posts and articles about the benefits of hope.
HISTORY: A Legacy of Hope
Mothers In Crisis, founded by Dr. Rosalind Tompkins in 1991, began as a beacon of hope for women and families battling addiction. Over the years, the organization has expanded its reach, linking communities together to empower individuals to lead hope-filled lives. In 2018, the National Day Calendar recognized April as the National Month of Hope, an annual celebration of hope’s transformative power. Each year in April MIC promotes the public awareness of hope through public advocacy and spreads hope and help to those in need.
Events Spearheaded by Mothers In Crisis During the National Month of Hope
- 2018: Launched the first National Month of Hope with a national radio and social media tour to promote awareness.
- 2019: Hosted a celebratory event at Cascades Park, Tallahassee, and presented HOPEE (Helping Others Practice Enduring Empowerment) Awards locally and nationally.
- 2020: Introduced the Hope for Health Campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic, distributing care packages with masks, hand sanitizers, and essentials.
- 2021: Implemented the Balls for Hope Campaign, distributing stress balls and gifts to uplift communities.
- 2022: Initiated the Hope Pass It On Campaign, focusing on suicide prevention awareness.
- 2023: Expanded the Hope Pass It On Campaign with workshops teaching the Practice of Hopeology.
- 2024: Launched the Are You Hoped Campaign, providing outreach to community organizations to inspire and share hope.
- 2025: Planning the Stars of Hope Campaign to recognize everyday individuals who bring hope to others, celebrating them as “Stars of Hope.”
Tenets of Hope Campaign for April National Month of Hope
This holiday was created to embody the hope that change is possible, and a better future awaits.
Five Tenets of the Hope Campaign:
- HOPE stands for Helping Others Practice Empowerment
- Hope for self
- Hope for the family
- Hope for/within the community
- Hope for the nation and world
The idea is to apply these tenets throughout the entire year in one’s daily life but to pay special homage to hope during April.
Explore creative ways to promote Hope Awareness all year. We suggest planning events within families and communities that inspire Hope. Hope can mean different things to different people, and we want to include everyone that’s why the Hope Campaign is non-sectarian. Hope is essentially the pregnant expectation that something good will occur. It is upheld by faith and love. Studies reveal that hopeful people excel in life, live longer, and live well.