News
H.O.P.E. is deeply grateful for the opportunity to share our mission and impact with the broader community. Media coverage allows us to highlight not only the environmental importance of reducing textile waste, but also the generosity of the families, schools, and partners who make this work possible.
ABC7 News/KGO-TV Bay Area News - H.O.P.E. Uniforms Program Live Interview
Live Interview with ABC7 News Anchor Ama Daetz on November 26, 2025 in the 3 PM slot. News Link Here.
NBC Bay Area Climate in Crisis: H.O.P.E. Uniforms Program
Aired on NBC Bay Area News's Climate in Crisis Segment on October 2, 2025. News article here.
CBS's The Visioneers With Zay Harding | H.O.P.E. Uniforms Program
Skip to 10:00 to watch S2 E2 of CBS's The Visioneers with Zay Harding: Upcycling for a Cleaner Tomorrow. Filmed on August 11, 2025. Episode link here.
Recognitions
H.O.P.E. is incredibly grateful that the work of our community has been recognized through a number of awards and honors. While these recognitions are meaningful to us, they represent something much larger than our program alone. They reflect the generosity of families who donate uniforms, the schools that support our mission, and the volunteers who believe that small actions can create lasting environmental and community impact.
Crystal Geyser Roxane California Youth Sustainability Leader Award
November 2021
Recognized by Crystal Geyser Roxane as the youngest recipient in the award’s history for my innovative efforts to promote environmental sustainability and reduce textile waste in schools. Additionally, I received a $5,000 prize for my leadership in founding the H.O.P.E. Uniforms Program.
Dr. Cora Clemons Emerging Young Samaritan Award
March 2024
Chosen by Samaritan House for the $2,000 award due to H.O.P.E. Uniforms Program ongoing community impact in the San Mateo County. News article here.
Action For Nature International Young Eco-Hero 3rd Place Award
January 2023
Chosen by Action for Nature for the international award, honoring youth dedicated to impactful environmental initiatives with a $300 monetary prize.
Community Partnership with Costco
December 2024
Secured a donation from Costco, including direct engagement with CEO Ron Vachris, resulting in the donation of over 2,000 brand-new school uniforms to support large-scale community distribution.
Sustainable San Mateo County Award
March 2023
Honored by Sustainable San Mateo County with for advancing sustainability and environmental responsibility across eight public schools in the region.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heros
August 2025
One of 15 top honorees nationwide, awarded $10,000 to support continued service and leadership work with H.O.P.E. Uniforms Program. News article here.