Hope Dealers is a youth-led, community-driven prevention movement founded through J Brings Hope LLC. We are a coalition of young leaders, educators, community partners, and advocates committed to preventing substance use, promoting mental wellness, and building healthier communities.
At our core, Hope Dealers believe that hope is a strategy—and young people are the most powerful drivers of change.
Through peer leadership, creative engagement, and community collaboration, we equip youth to lead prevention efforts in their schools and communities while modeling positive, drug-free lifestyles.
Evidence-based prevention strategies Workshops and presentations for youth and families Promotion of healthy choices and risk awareness Through these efforts, Hope Dealers help increase awareness, reduce risk behaviors, and strengthen protective factors across communities.
Training youth as advocates, mentors, and change agents Building confidence, communication, and decision-making skills Creating pathways for civic engagement and community leadership
Pep rallies, awareness campaigns, and public events Partnerships with schools, law enforcement, healthcare, and local leaders Media outreach including radio shows, music, and social campaigns
Peer-to-peer education on substance use prevention School-based Hope Dealer chapters (elementary, middle, and high school) Campaigns addressing underage drinking, vaping, and drug misuse
We believe youth are the most effective messengers for their peers. All programs are designed and led by those they serve.
Our methods aren't just loud; they're proven. We utilize rigorous behavioral data to target prevention where it's needed most.
Resilience looks different in every community. We tailor our model to respect and reflect local cultural contexts.
The Selma chapter serves as our primary innovation hub. Through the Certified Hope Dealers Inc coalition, we’ve pioneered peer education models that have significantly reduced local substance use rates among teens.
