The HOPE Initiative

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Thinking about grad school? Don’t miss Prairie View A&M University’s Graduate School Recruitment Event on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The event will take place at the MLK Recreation Center (2901 Pennsylvania Ave, Dallas, TX 75215) from 10AM-2PM. Please stop by to explore programs, talk with admissions staff, and learn how to take the next step in your academic journey. Text 214.259.6060 to confirm your interest and receive event details!

As the leader of the HOPE Initiative, I’ve always believed in the power of transparency and connection, and today I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new professional website! This online hub is more than just a portfolio — it’s a reflection of my journey, the causes that drive me, and the work I’m honored to be part of. So, whether you’re interested in collaboration, networking, or just want to say hi, feel free to explore and connect. Thank you to all who have supported me along the way and let’s continue building something meaningful together!

👉 Check it out: www.drrobertharper.com

Are you ready for some football? If so and you live in Cass County, please join us on Monday, July 28th at 7:30 am for a youth football camp. This event is for middle school & high school students and includes veteran NFL players, lunch & guaranteed shirt first 50 registered participants. We are partnering with Queen City High School to host the camp and the address is 905 Houston St, Queen City, TX (Smith-Wall Stadium). See you there!

Greetings from the HOPE Initiative! We are thrilled to invite you to our Virtual Informational Session on Tuesday, July 22nd. The event starts at 6:30 PM (CST) and you’ll get the chance to learn about upcoming programming to prepare students for life beyond high school. Please feel free to share this invitation with your circle of friends and colleagues. Thank you and we’ll see you on Zoom!

Excited to be part of the 2025 Youth Lab Virtual Summer Camp through Prairie View A&M University. This year we’ll be engaging with 65 high school students from 7 states.

The HOPE Initiative is thrilled to announce that we are hosting our third workshop this coming Monday at MLK Recreation Center Dallas Park & Recreation. This event is for middle school and high school students so if you know of any students who would be interested please have them register ASAP.

We are 1 day away from the NBRPA Dallas Youth Basketball Camp. This veteran NBA player-led camp is being hosted at the MLK Recreation Center in South Dallas.

The HOPE Initiative has teamed up with Como Community Center in Ft. Worth to host a college, career & life readiness workshop. This event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th from 10am to 2pm. If you know of any high school students interested please have them to scan to QR Code and register before June 6th.

We’re excited to share we received a Spark Good local grant from Walmart #3773 (9500 Clifford St, Fort Worth, TX). This grant will help with our community-police relations initiative for enhancing youth-officer interactions. We are proud to spark good in our community!

Just here to highlight a couple of awesome 6th graders at DeKalb Middle School!

The HOPE Initiative was selected to receive a grant from Walmart Supercenter #3773 (Fort Worth, TX) to support the Shop With A Cop program with Thanks to the store manager, Tony, and Officer Tracy Carter for making this possible!