Project Hope changes its name to Youth Ops

Project Hope is changing its name to River City Youth OPS on its 10th anniversary. The Board of Directors decided that the name “Project Hope” is used by too many other organizations, which has led to confusion.

They chose the name to reflect the business and work opportunities they are creating for disadvantaged youth through programs for community engagement, job training and education.

“As we’re expanding what we do we need to unify our multiplying activities and brands under one name,” said James Kashork, executive director. “New products include made-from-scratch Liege waffles, gourmet salts, and flavored olive oils and vinegars.”

The program is expanding into new lines such as packaged foods. 

They will change  logos on crew shirts, market signs, the website and promo materials, before the peak season.

Teens in Project Hope T-shirts have become a familiar sight around Spokane’s West Central neighborhood, where they farm produce in vacant lots, sell it at farmer’s market and grocers, and do lawn care.

For information, call 954-6992 or visit youthops.org.

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