Meet Our Board
founder/
president
Whitney
budd
"For me, this goes beyond charity work. This is personal. I understand and can relate to situations these children come from and I know the impact a little hope can have on their lives. My hope is that our work and the relationships we build reminds children that it doesn't matter where they come from, only where they are going."
Vice President
Tori Bachmann
"It’s a true honor to serve on this board. Growing up in Hope, I witnessed firsthand how much our community needed support, yet resources were often out of reach. Being part of something that now helps fill that gap is deeply meaningful to me and, I believe, to the community as a whole."
treasurer
Christy
Greenhut
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
about
Born from a simple idea of a freewill donation root beer float stand to help support student lunch accounts from FRHC schools, Whitney Budd realized the needs of children in their community was much larger than they ever expected. Since rescuing over $6,000 worth of small claim lunch accounts, our small nonprofit grew to identify and meet needs small and large.
Since our start in 2018, we have helped hundreds of students and their families with needs varying from tragic event relief, homelessness, and even providing school staff with classroom essentials that are needed for their students. There has yet to be an essential need unmet.
Today, the Students' Fund of Hope (SFOH) has officially formed a board of community members and is continually seeking new ways to support the students in Hope.
We appreciate your help and support as we reach every worthy and deserving child who just needs a little hope!
secretary
Shelby
Ping
"Hope, Indiana is my forever hometown. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for this community. I hope to bring faith and love into the homes of many families."
caitlyn
linzy
"There are people who need love, compassion, empathy, validation in my own hometown, and I am excited to assist, support, and listen to whoever we can reach."
Jennifer Hadley
"It’s amazing to live in such a good community!"
travis
pittman
"Growing up and being raised in the town of Hope has led me to love the town and continually wanting to make my home a better place for all those who are in need. I love watching my kids grow up in a community with so much support for one another. I couldn't dream of my wife and I living anywhere else!"
Ellie Trotter
"As someone who has spent a lot of time working with students in classrooms, ministries, and athletics, I have seen the impact a child’s environment has on their mental, emotional, and physical well being. I have always felt very passionately about meeting kids exactly where they are and walking along side of them wherever that may be in order to help support them in those areas. Students Fund does just that. I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve the kids of the community that raised me both inside the classroom and out. I see the difference the fund makes in the lives of these students everyday first hand. I thank the Lord often for giving me the opportunity to be a part of it."
Chris Caldwell
"Growing up in Hope as a kid, this small town has made an everlasting impact on my life of what can be accomplished when we come together. Whether it be the community cheering on an athletic team from Hauser or coming together to help someone in need. Hope is and will continue to be a “surprising little town” and to be able to help give back and make a positive impact on families that need help in my community is absolutely amazing."
Dakotah Dickey
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” ~2 Corinthians 9:7
This verse is more than just financial help, it's about your love and time. Joining SFOH is a way I can give cheerfully and I look forward to every opportunity to do so!"
Georgeanne Norris
​“As a kid/teen I needed a village at times, and I was fortunate enough to have some special people in my life to really step up. They truly made a lasting impact. It will be a blessing and gift to pay it forward and be the village/cheerleader/support needed for our community.”