Partnering in Student Healing: The Hope Scholarship Program

Every day, children in our community walk into school carrying more than a backpack — they carry the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, and challenges no child should face alone. Without access to timely, consistent mental health care, many of these students struggle to learn, connect, and thrive.

The Hope Scholarship removes financial barriers by funding direct counseling services for students in Charleston Hope’s THRIVE Program. Each scholarship ensures that a child receives a full semester of individualized, school-based clinical therapy during the school day — when they need it most.

Why It Matters: The Hope Scholarship doesn’t just help a student right nowit changes the trajectory of their life.

Early intervention works

Children who receive counseling early are more likely to improve academically, build healthy relationships, and develop resilience.

School-based therapy increases access

We meet students where they are, eliminating transportation barriers and missed class time.

Your impact multiplies

Each student’s progress positively affects their family, peers, and community.

What Your Gift Makes Possible

Your donation directly covers the cost of professional counseling for a student who otherwise may not receive it.

  • $2,000 – Fully funds one semester of therapy for a student

  • $1,000 – Covers 6 weeks of one-on-one counseling

  • $500 – Provides 3 weeks of therapy sessions

  • $250 – Covers therapeutic tools and resources for a semester

Every scholarship provides:

  • 12-20 one-on-one clinical sessions with a licensed therapist

  • Pre- and post-program assessments to measure growth

  • Communication and collaboration with parents, teachers, and school support teams

  • Tools and strategies students can use for the rest of their lives

We Give 100%. You See 100%.

We don’t expect you to just take our word for it. Our commitment to transparency — and to student privacy under HIPAA — means we don’t just tell you you’re making an impact. We show you.

As a Hope Scholarship donor, you’ll receive:

  • Quarterly impact updates with anonymized student stories.

  • Exclusive video messages from our program staff.

  • Behind-the-scenes glimpses into the healing spaces your gift supports.

Be the Reason a Child Thrives

When you fund a Hope Scholarship, you are not just donating to a program — you are giving a child hope, healing, and the tools to flourish.

🎁 Give a Hope Scholarship Today
Your generosity transforms lives, one student at a time.