PART 1 — WHERE IS YOUR HOPE?

1. Do you currently feel hopeful about your life?
YesSomewhatNoUnsure

2. How hopeful are you about your future?
1 - Not hopeful at all2 - A little hopeful3 - Somewhat hopeful4 - Hopeful5 - Very hopeful

3. What are you most hopeful for right now? (Check all that apply)
My family doing betterMy future kidsMy healthMaking money / financial stabilityA good job or careerFinishing school / collegeStarting a businessBetter relationshipsMy faith / spiritual lifeMy community getting betterOwning a home one dayBecoming a better version of myselfA fresh start in lifeOther

PART 2 — REAL LIFE STRUGGLES

4. Have you ever gone through a time when you felt like giving up or had no hope?
YesNoUnsure

5. Do you currently feel hopeless in any part of your life?
YesSometimesNoUnsure

6. What areas of life feel the hardest or most discouraging right now? (Check all that apply)
Money / financesFinding a jobHousing / where I liveSchool / educationHealthFamily problemsFriendships / relationshipsSafety in my neighborhoodMy communityThinking about the futureNot enough opportunitiesLosing someone / griefFeeling alonePressure or stressOtherNone

PART 3 — WHAT WOULD HELP YOU?

7. What would help you feel more hopeful about your life? (Check all that apply)
A better job or incomeJob training / learning a skillHelp with money managementBusiness or entrepreneurship programsSupport to stay in school / graduateCollege or scholarship opportunitiesSafer housing or living situationAccess to healthcareMental health support / someone to talk toA mentor or role modelStronger family supportPositive friendshipsFaith or spiritual guidanceCommunity programs for youthSports, music, or creative programsA safer neighborhoodMore opportunities in my areaOther

PART 4 — WHO HAS YOUR BACK?

8. When life gets hard, do you have someone you can talk to?
YesSometimesNo

9. Do you know where to go in your community when you need help?
YesNoNot really sure

10. Do you believe your life can get better than it is right now?
YesMaybeNoUnsure

11. Do you believe you have what it takes to build a better future for yourself?
YesMaybeNoUnsure

PART 5 — YOUR VOICE MATTERS

12. In your own words, what does HOPE mean to you?

13. If you could change ONE thing in your life right now, what would it be?

14. What is ONE thing your community needs to help young people feel more hopeful?

YOUR H.O.P.E. CHECK-IN — Right now, I would describe myself as:
Thriving - I feel good and I am moving forwardHopeful - I believe things can get betterSearching - I want better but need directionStruggling - things feel heavy right nowIn Need of Support - I need help or someone to talk to