Last updated: May 2026

1. Purpose

Help Grow Hope is HopeWin Foundation’s community invite and recognition program. The program is designed to thank members who help introduce real people to HopeWin’s mission, community updates, Hope Grants, volunteer opportunities, and local impact work.

This program is not a contest, raffle, sweepstakes, lottery, or leaderboard. It is a community recognition program based on verified invites.

2. Verified Invites

A verified invite may be counted when a new person joins HopeWin using a member’s invite code and completes the required member profile steps.

HopeWin may review invites to confirm that they appear to represent real community members. Fake accounts, duplicate accounts, misleading referrals, spam-like activity, or other misuse may result in invites being removed from a member’s total.

3. Recognition Milestones

Members may receive digital recognition when they reach certain verified invite milestones. Recognition may include dashboard badges, milestone messages, shareable graphics, or similar community acknowledgments.

Recognition items have no cash value, are not transferable, and do not create employment, partnership, agency, or representative status with HopeWin Foundation.

4. Ambassador Shirt

Members who reach the Ambassador milestone may become eligible to request an exclusive HopeWin Ambassador shirt.

Ambassador shirts are intended as a thank-you for meaningful community growth. Shirt requests are reviewed before fulfillment and are not guaranteed. HopeWin may approve, deny, delay, modify, substitute, or discontinue recognition items at any time to protect the integrity and sustainability of the program.

5. Not Connected to Donations

Help Grow Hope recognition is based on verified community invites, not donations. No donation, purchase, subscription, or payment is required to participate in the program or to create a HopeWin member account.

Donations to HopeWin are voluntary and are handled separately from this program. Recognition under Help Grow Hope should not be described as something received in exchange for making a charitable contribution.

6. Public Sharing

Members who publicly share HopeWin invite links, invite codes, milestone graphics, or Ambassador recognition should be honest about their connection to HopeWin and should not make misleading claims about HopeWin, donations, tax deductibility, Hope Grants, or guaranteed assistance.

If a member shares HopeWin because they may receive recognition or an Ambassador shirt, they should make that connection clear in a simple and truthful way.

7. Program Integrity

HopeWin reserves the right to review, adjust, remove, or disqualify invites or recognition if activity appears false, abusive, misleading, automated, duplicate, or inconsistent with the spirit of the program.

HopeWin may update, pause, or end the Help Grow Hope program at any time. Program details, milestone requirements, shirt designs, and recognition items may change as the Ambassador program grows.

8. Questions

Questions about Help Grow Hope may be sent to:
📧 info@hopewinofficial.com

Purpose:

The purpose of this Conflict of Interest Policy is to protect the integrity and public trust of HopeWin Foundation by ensuring that decisions are made solely in the best interest of the organization and its mission.

1. Covered Individuals

This policy applies to all Board members, officers, staff, contractors, and volunteers involved in decision-making processes.

2. Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest arises when a person’s personal, financial, or professional interests could improperly influence — or appear to influence — their ability to act impartially on behalf of the Foundation.

Examples include:

• Receiving compensation or benefits from an organization doing business with HopeWin.
• Having a family or financial relationship with a grant recipient or vendor.
• Using inside information for personal gain.

3. Duty to Disclose

All covered individuals must disclose any potential conflict in writing to the Board or designated Compliance Officer.

4. Determining a Conflict

The Board (excluding the individual in question) shall review the facts and determine whether a conflict exists and what corrective actions, if any, are needed.

5. Abstention from Decision

Any person with a conflict must abstain from discussion and voting on matters related to the conflict.

6. Documentation

All disclosures and resolutions shall be recorded in the meeting minutes.

7. Annual Statement

Each Board member shall sign an annual Conflict of Interest Statement affirming that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this policy.

8. Violations

Failure to disclose a conflict or comply with this policy may result in removal from the Board or termination of association with the Foundation.

Last updated: December 2025

1. Purpose of This Policy

This policy explains how HopeWin Foundation receives, manages, and uses grant funds.

It ensures that all grants are used responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with our mission to support local families, community partners, and nonprofit initiatives throughout New Jersey.

2. Types of Grants HopeWin May Receive

A. Unrestricted Grants

Unrestricted grants can be used for any charitable purpose that advances HopeWin’s mission.

These may include:

• General operating support
• Event expenses
• Software, tools, and administrative costs
• Communications and outreach
• Staff or contractor stipends for nonprofit work
• Capacity-building efforts

B. Restricted Grants

Restricted grants must be used for a specific purpose defined by the funder.

Examples:

• Pet supply procurement
• Holiday toy purchases
• Community support programs
• Event-specific costs

HopeWin will honor all restrictions exactly as written.

3. Deposit and Accounting Rules

A. Unrestricted Grants

Unrestricted grants are deposited into the Operations Account, unless otherwise required by the funder.

B. Restricted Grants

Restricted grants are deposited into either:

• The Operations Account (if expenses are operational), or
• The Charity Fund (if funds directly support families or nonprofit partners)

Separate tracking will be maintained to ensure restrictions are followed.

C. No Commingling

Grant funds are tracked separately from donor subscriptions, individual gifts, and merchandise revenue.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all Hope Grants distributed by the HopeWin Foundation are awarded fairly, transparently, and in alignment with our mission, to bring hope, stability, and relief to individuals and families facing genuine hardship.

Hope Grants are made possible through the collective support of the HopeWin community. While financial contributions help sustain our mission, no payment or donation is ever required to apply for or receive a Hope Grant.

Hope Grant Overview

Hope Grants are available to free HopeWin members who are experiencing genuine hardship and are in need of temporary assistance.

During HopeWin’s Founding Phase, Hope Grants are issued as funds responsibly allow. Grant frequency, timing, and amounts are determined based on available funding, verified need, and the foundation’s commitment to long-term sustainability.

Hope Grants are not guaranteed on a monthly basis, and submission of an application does not ensure selection.

Guiding Principles for Grant Review

Each Hope Grant application is reviewed holistically and guided by the following principles:

1. Demonstrated Need

Priority is given to individuals or families facing clear, immediate hardship, which may include medical challenges, loss of income, housing instability, essential living needs, or unforeseen crises.

2. Meaningful Impact

HopeWin seeks opportunities where a Hope Grant can provide real, stabilizing support and help recipients move forward with renewed hope.

3. Authenticity and Good Faith

Applicants are encouraged to share their situation honestly. Applications are evaluated for sincerity, clarity, and alignment with the purpose of Hope Grants.

4. Fairness and Community Consideration

HopeWin strives to distribute assistance thoughtfully across a range of circumstances and communities while honoring the intent of collective community support.

5. Available Funding and Sustainability

All Hope Grants are awarded based on available funds and responsible stewardship. Applications may be reconsidered in the future as funding allows.

Founder Discretion

Hope Grant decisions are made by the founders using compassion, care, and discretion. Each application is reviewed as a complete story, not a checklist.

The founders reserve the right to determine grant amounts, timing, and selection based on the foundation’s mission and financial capacity. All decisions are final and non-appealable.

Grant Amounts

During the Founding Phase, Hope Grants are typically modest and focused on essential needs such as groceries, utilities, transportation, or other immediate necessities.

As the HopeWin community grows and funding capacity increases, grant amounts and frequency may expand accordingly. HopeWin does not promise specific grant sizes or timelines.

Eligibility and Verification

To ensure fairness and integrity:

Applicants must:

• Have an active free HopeWin account
• Reside in the United States
• Submit one application per household per review period
• Agree to HopeWin’s terms and policies

Recipients may be asked to verify identity or details related to their hardship prior to disbursement. Any falsified or misleading information may result in disqualification from current or future consideration.

Disbursement of Funds

Approved Hope Grants are distributed directly to recipients through secure electronic methods such as PayPal, Venmo.

Grant funds are distributed solely at the discretion of the HopeWin Foundation and are not tied to any donation activity.

Story Sharing and Transparency

By submitting an application, applicants consent to allow HopeWin to share their story if selected for a Hope Grant.

All shared stories are anonymized to protect privacy and dignity. Only a general first name or nickname and location (town and state) may be used, along with a summarized version of the story. Personal or sensitive details are never published.

Aggregate grant totals and impact summaries are published in HopeWin’s Transparency Reports.

Confidentiality and Non-Discrimination

All applicant information is kept confidential.

Hope Grants are awarded without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Hope belongs to everyone.

MERCHANDISE & FULFILLMENT

Include:

All merchandise is fulfilled through a third-party provider (Printful). Shipping times and delivery may vary.

Returns and exchanges are handled in accordance with Printful’s policies.