Press Articles - Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity

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Two Marin Non-Profits Help At-Risk Youth Succeed
By Nikki Silverstein

Zara Babitzke and Jeannine Curley came from different backgrounds, but both faced serious challenges while growing up. It’s not surprising that the two remarkable women chose careers where they could help others—specifically at-risk youth.

In 2003, Babitzke, who experienced homelessness in her youth, founded the Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity (AHO) to help homeless teens and young adults, aged 16 to 25. AHO services include providing housing, jobs, free dental care, free eye exams and glasses, legal aid and trauma counseling. Read Article

RAISING FUNDS A group from Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity Project holds an auction item donated by Sammy Hagar. Left to right: Brett, Zoe, Benny, Jay, Larkin, Jimmy and Nick. Photo courtesy of Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity.

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Mill Valley Living: Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity – A Calling of the Heart
By Alexandra Fee

On January 21 2005 the Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity Project (AHO) was founded by Zara Babitzke to address a critical need for the growing numbers of homeless teens and young adults ages 16 to 25 in Marin that no one else was helping. AHO started as a calling of the heart when the first-ever program for young people 18 and over Zara both designed and directed for Sunny Hills Services (SHS) in 2003, lost funding.
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