Creating a Global
Hopeful Cities®
Movement
A community campaigned initiative aimed at teaching
the what, why, and how of hope. One city at a time.
Hopeful Cities Playbook Now Available!
What we do
Hopeful Cities® believes every city has the potential to cultivate and sustain Hope within their communities. Our mission is to provide cities around the world with the resources, strategies, and support needed to build Hope as a public health priority.
We partner with cities and equip them with the Hopeful Cities Playbook, a comprehensive guide to activating Hope at all levels –from individuals and families to organizations and entire communities in the sectors of Government, Science, Education, Workplace, Healthcare, and Art. By following the evidence-based strategies, our playbook provides actionable steps moving from Hopelessness to Hope.
Our Approach Includes:
Education and Awareness
Offering city-wide accessible training and resources to help communities understand the science and benefits of Hope.
Resource Access
Providing free access to the Hopeful Cities online training for city staff and partners, ensuring everyone involved is equipped to drive meaningful change.
Resource Access
Collaborating with city leaders, community organizations, and local networks to integrate Hope-building practices into everyday community life.
Join the Hopeful Cities Movement!
We are working to activate Hope around the world. Hope is measurable, definable, and teachable.
Be sure to sign-up for campaign updates, and reach out if you want to engage.
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.”
Christopher Reeve
About Hopeful Cities
Hopeful Cities was started in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in collaboration with the City of Reno in Nevada, and is working to activate all cities around the world. iFred is a 501(c)3 aimed at rebranding mental health, through the science of Hope and is the first to have operationalized Hope, globally, in the classroom through Hopeful Minds. The Shine Hope Company joined on board in 2023 to manage the programs, create a global business model and plan through the Hopeful Cities Playbook, and work to fully operationalize and create a Global Movement for Hope.
We use the sunflower and color yellow as international symbols of Hope, and ask people all around the world to join in the global activation of Hope, celebrating May 1st as the International Day for Hope, and joining in a Five Day social media activation campaign of the ‘how to’ of Hope. It asks all to paint murals, teach Hope in the classrooms, engage workplaces, plant Gardens for Hope, and more. This website provides a comprehensive guide on the ‘how to’ activate, and asks anyone that cares about making communities better.
Disclaimer
The materials listed on this website are designed to assist you in learning about Hope. They should not be used for medical advice, counseling, or other health-related services. iFred, The Shine Hope Company, and Kathryn Goetzke do not endorse or provide any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided herein should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition and cannot be substituted for the advice of physicians, licensed professionals, or therapists who are familiar with your specific situation. Consult a licensed medical professional, or call 911 if you are in need of immediate assistance.