Board of Directors

Chairperson's Message

Our dedication to the citizens of Hoboken is reflected in the success of our diverse programs that directly benefit hundreds of families and individuals in our city...

The support and well-being of our community has been enhanced through the day-to-day commitment to excellence that is the hallmark of HOPE's professional staff...

The HOPES Board of Directors is dedicated to helping people help themselves and will continue its work on behalf of the community by endorsing programs that are socially relevant, stimulating and essential to the individual's future success.

Board members meet monthly to discuss agency issues.

The Hoboken Organization against Poverty and Economic Stress, Inc. is organized as a 501©(3) corporation that is governed by a Board of Trustees.

The Board is a tri-partite Board: one third represent HOPES target population, one third represent the local business and professional community, and one third represent elected officials from the local area.

The main responsibility of the Board is to ensure that the agency is operating smoothly according to specific regulations set forth by local, state and federal reguations and guidelines.

The Board of Directors is responsible for developing HOPES policies and overseeing the financial well being of the organization.

Board Members

Frank Raia

Chairperson

Michael Cohen

Florence Amato

Elizabeth Falco

Hovie Foreman

Romella Haiyder

Treasurer

Kenneth Howitt

Dr. Sara Kalambur

Kenneth O'Neill

Suzanne Hetman

Secretary

Anna Rodney

Ella Rodriguez

Michelle Russo

Vice Chairperson

George Schorr

For more information about HOPES, Inc. please contact:

HOPES, Inc.
124 Grand Street
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Phone: (201) 656-3711
E-Mail: info@hopes.org

Monday through Friday,
9 AM until 5 PM