H.o.p.e. Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies

H.o.p.e. Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies is a non-profit organization located in Craig, Alaska, registered in SAM.gov since March 24, 2009, with an upcoming registration expiration on September 11, 2025. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, the organization focuses on providing critical victim services, particularly for Alaska Native communities on Prince of Wales Island. While specific details about its founding are not provided, the organization's name suggests a mission centered on prevention and emergency response, with a specialized focus on supporting victims of various forms of violence and crime.

Through numerous federal grant awards, H.o.p.e. Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies has consistently delivered comprehensive victim services across multiple federal programs. The organization has received significant funding from agencies including the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, Office of Justice Programs Victims of Crime, and the Denali Commission. Key service areas include victim advocacy, shelter operations, legal assistance, domestic violence and sexual assault support, transitional housing, and culturally appropriate victim services for Alaska Native communities. Notable grant programs include the VOCA Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program, Rural Domestic Violence Assistance Program, Legal Assistance for Victims Grant, and Transitional Housing Assistance Grant. The organization collaborates with partners such as the RISE Shelter and the Organized Village of Kasaan, providing services across 12 communities on Prince of Wales Island. Their grants have supported activities like developing batterer intervention programs, expanding advocacy services, strengthening Sexual Assault Response Teams, and providing comprehensive support for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.