The H.O.P.E. (Helping Orphans Prosper Everywhere) Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by Dr. Marlene Mahipat with the mission of expanding the well being of orphaned and displaced children both nationally and internationally. From its inception, the foundation has been equally involved in helping children and the underserved and homeless population right here locally in Baltimore.

H.O.P.E. is active throughout the year providing food, clothing, vitamins and educational supplies to disadvantaged and at-risk children. During the holidays H.O.P.E. also provides toys and meals for many needy families in the area. These items are always directly distributed to our needy by Dr. Mahipat and her volunteers at their homes in urban areas, at homeless shelters, and many times right on the street where our city's most desperate men, women and children struggle on a daily basis for mere survival. Twice a month on average H.O.P.E. brings healthy nutritional bagged meals to homeless people on the streets of Baltimore; a tradition started by Dr. Mahipat in 2002 and has since been carried into H.O.P.E.'s scope of activities. Since its humble beginning, H.O.P.E. has directly affected the lives of 390 internationally, as well as 1,575, which has been locally right here in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. An additional 5,000 meals have been provided to Baltimore's unsheltered homeless population.

Dr. Marlene N. Mahipat, D.C., President/Board of Director

Founder and President: Dr. Mahipat was born in Trinidad and moved to the United States in 1990 to pursue an education in Chiropractics. She received her Associates Degree from Brevard Community College and a Bachelors’ Degree from Regents College. She then attended Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic graduating with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2001. Dr. Mahipat moved to Maryland in 2002 to pursue a career in Chiropractic where she started a company called Mediquest in 2004. She has been doing charitable and volunteer work the entire 20 years she has been in this country, so she is familiar with what it takes to provide for the poor and needy. She has personally served thousands of the homeless, orphans, elderly, and even animals. Dr. Mahipat has also been one of HOPE’s largest funders.

Dr. Jerry Katz, D.P.M., Vice President/Board of Director

Vice President: Dr. Jerry Katz is originally from New York. He graduated from Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, in 1987. Dr. Katz has been in private practice since 1990, in Randallstown, MD. He has hospital privileges at Northwest Hospital and appointments at University Specialty Hospital. Dr. Katz has helped in various projects for HOPE. He has been the driver on many trips to deliver meals and care packages to the homeless on the streets of Baltimore. Dr. Katz has played Santa Claus at orphanages and homeless shelters locally and internationally. Dr. Katz has also been one of HOPE’s largest contributors.

Cindy Tracey

Volunteer Coordinator: Mrs. Tracey is originally from Reisterstown, MD. She is married with three children and two grandchildren. She began working for Dr. Mahipat in July 2006 as Office Manager. While working for Dr. Mahipat she became involved in various projects for HOPE to benefit the homeless, also displaced and orphaned children. She started with making sandwiches for the homeless in the office kitchen and then became involved in bigger projects. The duties she has undertaken include shopping for supplies, food, toys and clothing for the underprivileged. Also, assembling care packages and wrapping presents and coordinating the volunteers into various tasks.

Chris Yates, Treasurer/Development Director

Development Director: Mr. Yates is originally from the Eastern Shore of MD and has lived in Baltimore since 2008. He is a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and has done volunteer work for Anna’s House, Associated Catholic Charities of MD, Beans and Bread, Christopher Place Employment Academy, Esperanza Center, My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, Our Daily Bread, and Sarah’s House. He has also done volunteer work for both of Dr. Mahipat’s foundations. He has done animal rescue and transportation for the P.L.E.A.S.E Foundation and helped deliver food and toys for the H.O.P.E. Foundation. Additionally, he currently volunteers as the Development Director for both organizations.

Betty Hines, Chairman of the Board

Betty is the President/ CEO for Betty Hines Business Builder, LLC. She is passionate about helping people build and grow their businesses. For the past 30 years she has focused her professional career not only on building her own business, but creating an impressive network of business relationships through her board positions, corporate relationships and active philanthropic work. By leveraging her experiences and relationships, she has helped enable businesses to grow.

Betty is the former co-founder/owner of American Skyline Insurance Co., a Property & Casualty Company that provided homeowners and automobile insurance to the under served urban markets in and around Baltimore City and Washington DC. Before her entrepreneurial venture, she held executive and senior level management positions at American Skyline Insurance Co., USF& G Insurance Co., Allstate Insurance Co., and FILA USA.

Betty is currently Chair for Baltimore Chapter of Women Presidents Organization, an international group of successful entrepreneurial women business owners, whose business gross revenues require a minimum of $2 million for membership, and $1 million if in a service industry. As Chair, this peer advisory group empowers members to achieve increased business and financial success as well as individual growth.

Larry Avery, Assistant Secretary

Larry Avery, Born in Baltimore, Maryland. He has two children, one grandchild and one on the way. He has been the CEO of The Avery Group (an investment club) since 2004. First learned of the Hope Foundation in 2008 and has assisted in some of HOPE's projects.

Pat Isaac

Pat Isaac emigrated from Italy in 1974 with her parents and 3 siblings. She serves as the Vice President of a Maryland owned firm named Silberstein Insurance Group and has a large focus on national and international business needs. She has been named as the top female executive in the insurance industry by “Employee Benefit Adviser” and has been in the insurance industry for over 20 years. She and her firm, Silberstein Insurance Group, have an unwavering focus on innovative insurance solutions and an unparalleled level of client service. She has lived her life on the principle of touching peoples’ lives through mentoring them. She believes that making a small contribution in someone’s life can make a big difference in their future donation to society. Pat is passionate about philanthropy! Learn more about Pat Isaac at www.silbs.com.

Christian Metzger, Secretary

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