A Little Hope Goes A Long Way
Request a Care Package for yourself or for someone in need.
Our Mission
Hope Changes Everything Inc. is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing emotional support, community connection, and tangible aid to individuals navigating difficult circumstances. With a focus on fostering resilience and positivity, the organization offers support designed to uplift and empower those facing illness, disability, or loss.
Who We Are
Founded by Tina Runtak, whose only child, a medically fragile disabled daughter passed away from a very rare genetic disorder at the age of 22.
Hope Changes Everything aims to transform lives and communities through hope-driven initiatives, including care packages, monetary support, support groups, and community engagement.
Sharing Connection. Sharing Hope.
We all share common threads that connect us, but it is not always apparent. Our feelings and emotions feel unique to us, but they are humanity’s common connector. Sometimes we need to be reminded that we are not alone – it is through difficult emotions, devastating situations, and even the daily stress of life that we share our inner strength and connection.
A Delivery of Hope
If you are experiencing emotional difficulty after just being diagnosed with a significant illness, impacted by a family member with a disability (new or chronic) or lost someone very close to you tragically, please request a special care package to uplift your mood, help keep you positive, and keep you hopeful at no cost to you.
Know someone else who fits one of these three categories? Please request a package for them. Feeling special, seen and supported offers hope in times of need.
One Donation Creates a Lasting Connection with Your Community
Become a part of something greater than yourself. Help inspire hope and connection to uplift the spirit of someone experiencing loss, tragedy, death or a major life change.
The laws of the universe emphasize the interconnectedness of all things and our actions and experiences have a ripple effect in our communities and ultimately throughout the world. We have the ability to enhance our communities, ultimately impacting and changing the world.
We are Helping Other People Embrace (HOPE) their challenges and find there is joy and gratitude to be found in every day life.
Having hope has unlimited potential. Our Hope in humanity can change our world. One connection at a time.
Make a difference today
Become a volunteer
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Donate to support
Give us the resources to offer gifts of hope to individuals facing difficult times, bringing relief and a sense of support during challenging situations.
Become a sponsor
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What's inside?
It's the Little Things that Show We Care
Each package has an approximate value of $75 without shipping. Our Care Package includes:
Jar of Hope
Filled with candies and motivational sayings to enhance your mood
Positive affirmations mug
Gift Card
Inspirational Magnets
Journal of healing
Request Assistance for a Family in Need
Attention social workers and school administrators: We are now providing assistance to qualifying families in New Jersey. Applications can be submitted on our Request for Assistance page.
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What Hope Means to Me
Hope, to me, is not just a word—it’s a lifeline. It’s the quiet voice that whispers “keep going” when everything inside you wants to give up. It’s the thread that has woven its way through my story, my healing, and the mission behind Hope Changes Everything.
"I am reaching out today to extend my many thanks to you for the lovely box of hope you have put together for individuals. Last week I delivered one of the boxes to an individual on my caseload who is currently undergoing a medical treatment that has caused her some sadness and she really needed “a pick me up”. Your box delivered that to her. She was so very happy to receive it ! She wanted me to extend her thanks to you as well."
"I provided your care package which included financial support to a college student who experienced multiple family losses and ended up in a shelter. She was overwhelmed with gratitude for the support. She said no one has ever done something this nice for her, ever. You are a blessing, Tina."
Let's change the world, Join us now!
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