STORIES OF HOPE

“The best part of ‘being the hope’ ...to offer life, in word or action, especially when you might be less inclined to. Usually that’s when it matters most.”
— Giavana Jones

Stories of Hope (SOH) is a non-profit founded in 2016 to shatter the stigma of mental health. Our idea is that by sharing stories that inspire hope and empathy, people will learn about emotional well-being, self-care and mental health. We believe this awareness will motivate people to seek help and develop healthy emotional approaches to life’s challenges.

Founders Dr. Giavana Jones and Amanda Marray-Lewis, use their passion and expertise in non-profit program design, facilitation and evaluation to create initiatives and resources in the mental health and wellness space that will benefit all.  One of SOH’s initial projects, Camp Hope, a week-long wellness camp for children who experienced trauma, is what inspired this initiative for those affected by Hurricane Dorian and COVID--19.

N.B. Our non-profit documents were submitted to the Attorney General’s office in 2017 and were re-submitted in November 2019 due to a clerical error. We received approval in October 2021.

Our Mission

Hope. Heal. Live. 

To share authentic stories that shatter the stigma of mental health, inspire hope, bring healing and build whole, healthy people and communities. 

Projects:

  • Camp Hope (week long summer sessions)

  • Club Hope (monthly sessions)

  • Retreats (day long group sessions for adults)

  • #Shameless (social media campaign)

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