H.O.P.E. Emancipation Project

Our Village

Meet the Director of H.O.P.E.

As the Director of the H.O.P.E. Emancipation Project, I am truly honored to serve a population that is too often overlooked and underserved.This work is deeply personal and profoundly important because it’s not just about access to college, it’s about creating a future where our students feel seen, supported, and empowered. H.O.P.E. doesn’t just give them a voice, it gives them the structure, opportunity, and belief they need to succeed.

Nailah McDowell, Associate Vice President                                            336 Walls Center                                                                    704-216-6255  |[email protected]

Meet Our Success Coach

Ms. Wendy Baskins serves as our the Success Coach for the President 13 Scholars, providing individualized support to ensure each student’s academic, personal and social success. She acts as a central point of connection, linking Scholars to critical on-campus resources such as financial aid, academic support services, and mental and physical healthcare. Additionally, Ms. Baskins assists students in accessing off-campus resources. Through ongoing check-ins and proactive engagement, Ms. Baskins empowers Scholars to navigate college life with confidence and to take full advantage of the support systems in place from them to thrive at Livingstone College.

Wendy Baskins                                                                                              Success Coach                                                                                              Walls Center                                                                                     704-216-6120  |  [email protected]

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Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project transformed my future, providing a scholarship that made college possible. Their support is a beacon of hope for students like me. I'm forever grateful!

- Alex Johnson

Thanks to Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project, I received the financial support I needed to attend college. Their dedication to helping students succeed is truly inspiring. I'm proud to be a part of their community.

- Jamie Lee

Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project gave me the scholarship I needed to pursue my dreams. Their unwavering commitment to education and student success in Salisbury is remarkable. I am eternally thankful for the opportunities they've opened for me.

- Taylor Smith

Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project transformed my future, providing a scholarship that made college possible. Their support is a beacon of hope for students like me. I'm forever grateful!

- Alex Johnson

Thanks to Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project, I received the financial support I needed to attend college. Their dedication to helping students succeed is truly inspiring. I'm proud to be a part of their community.

- Jamie Lee

Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project gave me the scholarship I needed to pursue my dreams. Their unwavering commitment to education and student success in Salisbury is remarkable. I am eternally thankful for the opportunities they've opened for me.

- Taylor Smith

Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project transformed my future, providing a scholarship that made college possible. Their support is a beacon of hope for students like me. I'm forever grateful!

- Alex Johnson

Thanks to Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project, I received the financial support I needed to attend college. Their dedication to helping students succeed is truly inspiring. I'm proud to be a part of their community.

- Jamie Lee

Livivngstone H.O.P.E. Project gave me the scholarship I needed to pursue my dreams. Their unwavering commitment to education and student success in Salisbury is remarkable. I am eternally thankful for the opportunities they've opened for me.

- Taylor Smith

Empower Futures Through Education

Join the Livingstone H.O.P.E. Project in providing full scholarships for foster care alumni. Help us change lives and shape brighter futures right here in Salisbury.