Empowering Students. Expanding Opportunity.
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As Trace of Hope expands nationally, we are giving grants to students in Canada!
Invest in a better future.
Your donation eliminates financial stress and helps students stay enrolled, graduate, and make a positive impact on the world.
100% Goes to Students
Every dollar donated goes directly to a student. No bureaucracy. No administrative dilution. Immediate, tax-deductible impact where it matters most.
Support That Changes Trajectories
A grant covers application fees, tuition gaps, housing, and books. Investments at the right moment prevent dropouts and encourage long-term success.
Breaking Financial Barriers
Many college students drop-out due to financial strain. We help remove obstacles that stand between motivated students and their degrees.
Investing in the Future
College degrees help graduates earn more and give more. Support for one student means support for their family and community.
"The Trace of Hope grant completely turned my life around, I had almost made up my mind to completely drop out due to personal issues and financial stress."
- Aurelia, June 2026 Trace of Hope Grant Recipient
Donate / Make a gift
Support a student in need with a tax-deductible donation. Help cover tuition gaps, housing, books, and other essential expenses. Every dollar goes straight to scholarship recipients.
Nominate a Student
Submit a nomination of a student you know and help connect them with the support they need to keep their education on track.
Collaborate with Us
Partner with Trace of Hope to broaden your impact. We work with schools, mentors, and organizations to identify students who need support.
Stories of resilience.
November 2025
Supporting the next generationof caregivers
El is preparing for a future in social-emotional support through her studies at the University of Rhode Island. Her work is about helping children thrive, and empowering families with the tools to support them in an ever changing world.
December 2025
Seen, supported, and inspired to give back
For Adalyn, receiving a Trace of Hope grant meant more than financial support—it affirmed her purpose. Now, she’s focused on creating inclusive, empowering advertising that puts people first.
Our Impact
Supporting Students Nationwide.
Trace of Hope funds opportunities, coast to coast. Removing financial barriers for students everywhere as we expand globally.
Direct-to-recipient grants delivered to students facing financial hardship across the country.
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We’d Love to Hear From You
Have questions about donating, nominating a student, or partnering with Trace of Hope? Reach out and our team will get back to you as soon as possible. We’re here to help make the process simple and transparent.
Phone number
+1 646-206-3559
Email address
donations@traceofhope.org
Location
Trace of Hope, Inc.
New York, NY 10003
How can we help?
Send us a message and let us know how you’d like to get involved. Whether you’re a donor, educator, student, or partner, we’re happy to connect.