HOPE Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Indiana residents through public policy research, community outreach, and funding special projects that address unique opportunities to help Hoosiers prosper and promote sustainable growth and development.

Governor and First Lady Braun’s Initiatives

Under the leadership of Governor Mike Braun and First Lady Maureen Braun, we support transformative projects that align with their vision for Indiana’s future. From education, encouraging healthy lives, supporting women entrepreneurs to economic development, their initiatives prioritize opportunity, community engagement, and sustainable progress.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

In 2025, we are proud to prioritize Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that

provides free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age 5. First Lady Maureen Braun is spearheading efforts to secure private funding to sustain this vital literacy program, which currently serves over 125,000 Hoosier children across 92 counties. By fostering a love of reading, we aim to build a foundation for lifelong learning and success

Support Indiana Youth Basketball at the Governor’s Residence

Governor Mike Braun and First Lady Maureen Braun have announced an initiative to make the Indiana Governor’s Residence Basketball Court available to Indiana youth basketball teams as a practice space. This effort, supported through the HOPE Foundation, aims to strengthen community engagement and promote athletic development among Indiana’s young athletes.

Contact: Emily Langston

317-560-6322 | Emily.Langston@hoosierhope.org

Contributions to Hoosiers for Opportunity, Prosperity, and Enterprise Foundation are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.