About

About Us

The Oragwu Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded on the principles of Compassion, Opportunity and Equity committed to creating impactful change in the lives of individuals and communities through engagement, education and healthcare initiatives.

Meet the Board

  • A man in a tuxedo with a burgundy bow tie smiling in front of a window.

    Chikelue Oragwu

    President

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    Ayana Simon

    Secretary/ Fundraiser Chair

  • A woman with curly black hair and brown skin smiling at the camera, wearing a red top with gold trim, standing against a brick wall background.

    Adanna Oragwu

    Executive Director/Treasurer

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    Ngozi Ohuoba

    Digital/Creative Director

Pillars

Education

The Oragwu Hope Foundation seeks to support students providing access to quality education, offering scholarships to deserving students as well other material support. We are invested to:

  • Unlock Academic Potential: To provide students  with high-quality tutoring, mentorship, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) resources that ignite curiosity and build a foundation for lifelong success.

  • Equip for the Future: To offer practical skill-building workshops for adults, focusing on digital literacy, financial management, and career development to open new pathways to economic stability and personal growth.

  • Foster Lifelong Learning: To create an inclusive learning environment where community members of all backgrounds can explore new interests, share knowledge, and engage in continuous personal and professional development.

Flyer for The ORAGWU Hope Foundation pharmacy scholarship, featuring a group of students sitting on steps and a smiling young woman in a graduation cap holding a diploma, with details about scholarship eligibility and application process.

Healthcare

The Oragwu Hope Foundation seeks to improve healthcare access in under-served communities.

We strive to:

  • Bridge the Gap in Access: To connect underserved individuals and families with essential medical services, preventative screenings, and affordable health resources, ensuring that quality care is a right, not a privilege.

  • Empower Through Health Literacy: To equip our community with the knowledge and confidence to make informed health decisions through accessible workshops, clear informational materials, and wellness advocacy programs.

  • Champion Community Wellness: To foster a proactive culture of health by addressing the root causes of health disparities and promoting mental, physical, and emotional well-being for all ages.

A healthcare worker takes a woman's blood pressure outdoors during the daytime. The woman is seated, and the healthcare worker is using a sphygmomanometer on her arm.

Community

The Oragwu Hope Foundation seeks to foster community engagement by

  • Cultivating Connection and Belonging: To design and host inclusive events, programs, and safe public spaces that bring neighbors together, celebrate diversity, and weave a stronger social fabric.

  • Empowering Local Leaders: To identify and support emerging community leaders by providing them with the training, resources, and platforms needed to spearhead positive, grassroots change in their own neighborhoods.

  • Building a Collaborative Network: To forge strategic partnerships with local schools, businesses, and other civic organizations to amplify our collective impact, share resources, and create a unified support system for the entire community.