What We Do
Vision
To develop emotionally intelligent leaders of excellence and integrity for the generations to come.
Mission
Programs
Our life skill development curriculum is one for the record books. It is so engaging and
OUR FOUNDER

JACQUELINE BARNES, D.D., CPC
FOUNDER & BOARD PRESIDENT
Having started in the basement of my home, Seed of Hope has grown to be more than I had ever imagined. The best part of it all is that I get to see my daughter transformed into this amazing woman as she continues to lead this organization.
-Jacqueline Barnes
OUR SEEDS SOWN
HISTORY
2009– Jacqueline Barnes launches Seed of Hope Foundation in the basement of her home and impacts lives of teen girls throughout the Maywood and Bellwood community.
2010 – Seed of Hope Foundation is sought after by Proviso West High School Sponsor Karen Jones to facilitate Life 101 at a high school girls conference.
2011– Seed of Hope Foundation sponsors its first group of young entrepreneurs to a youth business conference in Atlanta.
2012– Seed of Hope Foundation is recognized for its mentoring program and work in the community by Passages Alternative Living in Chicago, IL.
2013 – Seed of Hope Foundation expands its footprint and speaks to over 200 kids at Bolingbrook High School.
2014– Seed of Hope Foundation partners with Mercy Home Boys & Girls Club to build the EQ of troubled teen girls.