Our Story: Where Hope Began

A Little Bit of HOPE was founded on a simple truth: talent is everywhere, but the opportunity to excel is not. In the quiet of the pandemic, a group of passionate STEAM professionals saw that for many students in underrepresented communities, the gap between “dreaming” and “doing” was getting wider. We built a bridge to provide the “little bit of hope” required to transform student potential into reality.

A Catalyst for Excellence

Our journey began in Bentonville, Arkansas but our mission belongs to every community where brilliance is waiting to be activated. We strive to cultivate a safe, intentional learning environment for STEAM education built on high expectations and a deep sense of belonging. We are proving that when you combine world-class resources with a community that truly understands the journey, a student’s zip code is never a ceiling for their ambition. Like the world’s most storied academies, we provide a space where curiosity is a superpower and every learner is recognized as the innovator they already are. Through hands-on STEAM programs such as summer camps, field trips, capstone projects,mentorship cohorts, and hackathons, we move beyond the basics. We don’t just teach code or chemistry; we build the confidence and the technical edge required to lead. From mastering the foundations of Artificial Intelligence to solving real-world challenges, we equip our students with the skills needed for a rapidly shifting world.

Engineering the Future

By partnering with schools and industry leaders, we illuminate the path to scholarships and internships, transforming potential into generational wealth and entrepreneurial power. Our goal is to collapse the distance between the classroom and the boardroom by surrounding our students with leaders who mirror their brilliance and speak life into their possibilities. This ensures people of color and young women aren’t just invited to the future—they are the ones designing it. What began as a response to a crisis is now a movement. The world doesn’t just need more talent; it needs more hopeful thinkers ready to build what comes next. 

Our Footprint

Heartland Region Bentonville | Tulsa
Southeast Region Atlanta | Columbia
Northeast Region Reston

Testimonials

“One memorable moment working with A Little Bit of HOPE is when they held a Summer STEAM Camp for students at Hawthorne Elementary School. Kids in the 1st – 5th grade had the opportunity to interact with a STEM professional, build a robot, and take that robot home with them. Since that camp, everyday a kid asks when they’ll make a robot again. Before trying to build a robot at the camp, many students would say, “I’m not that smart, I can’t do this.” After working with A Little Bit of HOPE they realize they are capable. I think it’s really powerful they were able to leave with the robots – now they can see every day what they created, and what they are able to continue to create.”
Darrell Mercer, Jr.
Darrell Mercer, Jr.School Guidance Counselor- Hawthorne Elementary School (Tulsa, OK)
“Exposure is life. Our students are evolving, and we must ask ourselves how are we going to help them evolve. A Little Bit of HOPE uses technology to help students evolve in order to secure jobs, stability, and financial success. If you want our society to continue to evolve positively, then invest in our students. If you want them to have a positive outcome in life, find ways to ensure they have exposure to important subjects.”
Kaylisha Newsome
Kaylisha NewsomePrincipal | Tulsa Public Schools
“The A Little Bit of HOPE Computer Science Capstone Program was truly impactful for me. It was the first time I worked on a team technically, and I was able to utilize my Capstone Program experience in many of my behavioral interviews to secure internships. The mentorship the organization provided me was also extremely valuable. Not only did I receive industry insight, but I also learned how to use my voice and advocate for myself.”
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Deonna OwensLangston University Computer Science Student Member of the ALBH Computer Science Capstone Program
“I volunteer with A Little Bit of HOPE because I support giving youth an opportunity in the growing technology industry. Many kids don’t get the exposure, and people aren’t always aware of what children are capable of doing and creating. I’m motivated to be a part of that because the early childhood experience strongly steers and impacts where kids end up in adulthood. I also want to see more technology programs and individuals that look like me.”
Donnie Dean
Donnie DeanTechnical Project Manager A Little Bit of HOPE Volunteer
"I would like to thank A Little Bit of HOPE for the engaging experience they gave my students. It provided a unique opportunity for them to see their course work applied in a real-world environment. It was first rate. Thank you ALBH for investing in my students."
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Ralph GraysonChair, C.S. Department @ Langston University
“LaRonda Johnson, Experiential Learning Coordinator at Benedict College”