Journal

Mar 04, 2026
0 comments

More Than a Haircut: Video Interview With Jess (She Fades Founder)

There is something sacred about the chair. In this conversation, Jess from She Fades shares the heart behind the collaboration with Hope Is My Homeboy and why barbershops have become powerful spaces of connection, trust, and community.

Collections

Mar 02, 2026
0 comments

Where Hope Sits in the Chair (HIMH x She Fades)

There are places in our communities doing quiet, powerful wellbeing work, and the barbershop is one of them. Hope Is My Homeboy x She Fades honours the chair, the kōrero, and the care that shows up in everyday moments. Not loud, not performative. Just real. Because hope does not always shout. Sometimes it sits in the chair and listens.

Mar 06, 2025
0 comments

The Nelson Leader: Spotlight on Mental Health & Community Impact

We are incredibly honoured to be featured in The Nelson Leader with an extensive 8-page spread covering Hope Is My Homeboy and the impact of our work in mental health, community engagement, and suicide prevention. This feature, released today, dives...

Podcast

Oct 29, 2024
0 comments

The Effective Not Famous Podcast Launch

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—the upcoming launch of The Effective Not Famous Podcast. This project has been a long time in the making, and it’s finally coming together as a platform for amplifying voices that often go unheard.

Community Sports

Oct 29, 2024
0 comments

Battle for the Bay: Uniting Football and Mental Health in the South Island

This year (2024), the Battle for the Bay tournament in Golden Bay wasn’t just about football. Organised by Phil Smith, former President of the Golden Bay Football Club, this full-day event brought 13 teams together for an inspiring cause: raising awareness for mental health.

Community Sports

Oct 29, 2024
0 comments

Uniting for a Greater Cause: Mental Health and Football in Nelson

In a tremendous show of support and unity, Hope Is My Homeboy has partnered with 13 football clubs across the Nelson region to prioritise mental health and well-being within the sports community.

Speaking & Events

Oct 29, 2024
0 comments

King Salmon Conference: The Power of Kindness in Leadership

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at King Salmon’s Leadership Conference in Nelson on behalf of Hope Is My Homeboy, sharing insights on how kindness can shape success and support mental health in the workplace.

Community

Sep 11, 2024
0 comments

Strengthening Community Through Rugby: Our Partnership with Waimea Old Boys

We’re incredibly honoured to be one of the main sponsors of Waimea Old Boys Rugby Football Club, a partnership that goes beyond just logos and branding.

Partnerships

The significance of "checking on your homies

Jun 27, 2023
0 comments

Hope is My Homeboy and Aroha Kotahi: Our Empowering Partnership

Discover the empowering partnership between Hope is My Homeboy and Aroha Kotahi, working together to support vulnerable rangatahi through a positive education re-engagement programme.

1 2 Next

Journal

Let's Connect