The Foundation of Hope is a community based organization, administered by Paterson residents and largely services Paterson & Passaic County residents. The Foundation of Hope's programs, primarily for Paterson teens, have been successful in achieving low recidivism rates, and provides wraparound services for all its youthful participants. The Foundation's administration and staff believe in strengthening families and community ties. It is culturally sensitive, has bilingual staff, and encourages teens to strive for excellence. The Foundation's Summer Enrichment Program gives teens a chance to increase grade levels in English and Math. In an environment that is physically & emotionally safe, Paterson teens strive for excellence in the Foundation's Out of School Program. Here they are guided, respected, and nurtured by educators and professional staff, who are committed to knowing each student as an individual who is capable of learning, and succeeding. The Foundation of Hope is based upon family, and all those who are part of the Foundation, are looked upon in that way, and treated as such.