We are continually growing The Hope Project, and with that growth comes the addition and evolution of our programs. Below you will find a collection of the initiatives we currently offer, each created with intention to reach people in meaningful ways.
TENNESSEE LIGHTS OF HOPE: GATHER IN THE GLOW
A seasonal drive-thru Christmas experience that brings light, connection, and hope to families during the holiday season.
HOPE BOXES
Carefully curated teal boxes filled with comfort items and encouragement, created to remind someone they are not alone.
The Hope Nest
(Part of the Letters of Hope Program)
The Hope Nest is a shared, supportive space within the Letters of Hope Program where Hope Writers and Hope Receivers connect, collaborate, and encourage one another through meaningful, hope-filled interaction.
THE HOPE KEY
A symbolic keychain representing new beginnings and the reminder that there is still a future waiting to be unlocked.
ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN
An outreach program providing tools and awareness to promote kindness and prevent bullying in both classrooms and online environments.
East Tennessee's Lights of Hope
Gather in the Glow Event
WILL RETURN
After Thanksgiving 2026
PAST EVENTS:
November 15th, 2025 - January 1st, 2026
6pm - 10pm
ANTIBULLYING CAMPAIGN
The Reality: Bullying Can Cost Lives
Every year, children and teens take their own lives because of bullying.
They feel hopeless, humiliated, and alone.
And too often, they suffer in silence.
🔹 Children who are bullied are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide than their peers.
🔹 Bullying can lead to depression, anxiety, self-harm, academic struggles, and even substance abuse.
🔹 Cyberbullying, which follows kids home through phones and screens, can be especially isolating and relentless.
Let’s be clear:
Bullying can be deadly.
Future Goals
Reaching our future goals will take more than our team alone - it will take a community of people who believe in what we are building and why it matters. We invite you to explore our vision for Camp Care A Lot through the full business plan, where you will see the heart behind this mission. Across our communities, there are individuals and families living in cars, staying in unsafe structures, or doing their best to survive without stable housing. Camp Care A Lot is designed to be more than a place to stay; it is intended to be a space for restoration, stability, and renewed direction. With your support, this vision can become a reality - a place where people are reminded, in both action and care, that they matter.
THEY MATTER BOXES
They may look like an ordinary mailbox at first glance, but THEY MATTER Boxes are thoughtfully placed spaces filled with support, guidance, and tools to help someone navigate a difficult moment. Each box will include crisis information on the outside for immediate access, along with carefully selected materials inside to offer encouragement, grounding, and direction. Born from lived experience, this initiative is deeply personal — a reminder that in the moments someone feels most alone, there can still be something waiting there to meet them with care, understanding, and hope.
CAMP CARE
A-LOT
*Future Goal of Action & Awareness for Suicide Prevention*
At Action & Awareness for Suicide Prevention, we envision a future where no one has to suffer alone. Camp Care A Lot will be a healing sanctuary for individuals and families in crisis—a place of restoration, dignity, and hope. With access to nature therapy, mental health support, community care, and a free camp store, guests will find more than just shelter—they’ll find a fresh start.
This is our dream. With your support, we can make it real.