Hope For Suffolk

Hope for Suffolk is a Christian youth development nonprofit that offers a unique paid internship program for teenagers on an organic vegetable farm. The internship combines two core elements:(1) hands-on, paid agricultural work and (2) structured life skills training, which we call “workshops.” Research consistently shows that programs integrating employment with personal development yield meaningful long-term benefits—and we’ve seen those outcomes firsthand. Originally founded in 2010 to serve adults, Hope for Suffolk was relaunched in 2021 as a youth-focused internship program. Since then, the transformation has been powerful. Interns regularly report increased confidence, stronger communication skills, and more positive relationships as a result of their participation. Our programs are intentionally designed to help teenagers from under-resourced homes and communities thrive. While we do not select interns based on income level or risk factors, our mission is to open doors for youth who often lack access to such opportunities. Hope for Suffolk practices regenerative agriculture and grows produce organically, modeling environmental stewardship as part of our commitment to holistic transformation.