Project HOPE is a collaboration of the heart. Torrance Council of PTAs mission is to positively impact the lives of all children and families. We work hand in hand with TUSD and other entities to support our homeless and foster care students and their families. We rely on generous donations from the 30 schools in TUSD and local businesses and churches to supply food, toiletries, school supplies, hotel vouchers and other items as the need arises. Another way we support the students is by supplying the kids with costumes for Halloween, and Dresses, hair and makeup and tuxes for Prom.
Questions or want to see how else you can help?
Contact Denise Spellman, Project HOPE Coordinator
projecthope@torrancecouncilofptas.org
Project HOPE has been a program of TCPTA for 6 years. Our mission is to support the basic needs of our students who are homeless or in foster care that attend school in TUSD system. Throughout the school year, we collect a variety of donations to distribute to these students. Items collected include nonperishable food, personal use items, gift cards for Walmart & Target to purchase clothing and emergency items, Halloween costumes, Prom gowns/tuxes and makeovers, Grad night needs, and funds for emergency housing accommodations. Needs that arise are negotiable on an individual basis.
Donate Food and Hygiene Products by Nov. 12, 2025
Help us provide for our Homeless/Foster Care students and TUSD Families in need. We’re looking for the following items:
Food Items
Cereal-50 boxes
Granola Bars-50 boxes
Canned Soup-200 Cans
Mac N Cheese (no easy mac please)-200 boxes
Pasta Noodles-50
Spaghetti Sauce-50 Jars
Peanut Butter-50 Jars
Jelly-50 Jars
Chef Boy R Dee or Spaghettios-200 Cans
Personal Care Items
Bodywash-50 Bottles
Deodorant (Men/Women)-100 of each
Bar of Soap-100
Gift Cards
$25-Target
$25-Walmart
$25-Grocery Stores
$25-Gas Card
Skechers Walk
Sponsor Project HOPE in the Skechers Walk. Join our team and register to walk with us or be a virtual walker! See details on how to sign up HERE
Sponsor A Senior
To Contribute: Click the link above or Visit tcpta.myschoolcentral.com, Go to "sponsor a senior" from a specific high school, or sponsor a student from any T.U.S.D. high school.
If you have any questions about Project HOPE you can contact Denise Spellman at projecthope@torrancecouncilofptas.org