Hope Community
Mission Statement
Hope Community is a not-for-profit affordable housing organization founded in 1968.
Our core mission is to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families in Harlem through the development, preservation, and management of affordable housing and community-focused commercial spaces.
We strive to positively impact the Harlem community and surrounding neighborhoods through our delivery of affordable housing, economic development, social service partnerships, and cultural programming.

LISC NYC 2018
Hope Community Memoirs
Meet Our Senior Staff
Walter M. Roberts20190619212137
Walter M. Roberts
Executive Director
Lorenzo Cesare20190611235055
Lorenzo Cesare
Director of Finance
Nicholas Stabile20230523121236
Nicholas Stabile
Chief of Staff / General Counsel
Craig Harty20190611235144
Craig Harty
Director of Maintenance Operations
Norman Williams20190611235559
Norman Williams
Director of Real Estate Development
Eve Valenzuela-Eastzer20191009155122
Eve Valenzuela-Eastzer
Executive Assistant
Jasenia Aviles20230605120820
Jasenia Aviles
Director of Compliance and Leasing
Shelton Watson20220318135757
Shelton Watson
Director of Resident Services
Maryhelen Rosales20220524161502
Maryhelen Rosales
Director of Program Management