Sowing Seeds of Hope

By Madison Steinman, Hope Forward Class of 2028 Madi and her cohort mate, Leah, developed the vision that is shared below for the 2025 Positive Impact Banquet.  Freshman year of college is truly one of the most difficult, exciting, daunting, confusing, exploratory and developmental times in one’s life — a time of multiple “firsts,” questions …

International Food Fair: Access, Generosity and Community

Being part of Hope Forward has taught me the importance of its three pillars: access, generosity and community. This year, I had the opportunity to put them into practice through the International Food Fair, an event that brought different cultures together through food. Sharing this experience with Hope College’s international students was truly special — …