Hate To Hope Save The People
TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Website: www.stpusa.org
Empowering Change, One Step at a Time
Impact Data
- 97% Success Rate
- 53% Growth in social media exposure
- 2200 Beneficiaries
- 115 Students received Certificates
- 200+ Programs implemented successfully
- 30+ Volunteers contributed
- 800+ Education Support
- 1400+ Skills Training
- 1,12,500 Social Media Reach
- 2,300+ Kits distributed
- Girls
- Boys
- Community Engagement
INSIDE HATE TO HOPE
Save the People – Hate to Hope transforms division into dialogue and fear into understanding.
Through compassion, education, and community action, we build bridges that replace hate with unity and hope.
MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER & CEO
Imam Muhammad Shahidullah
At Save the People, we believe that our youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow — they are the changemakers of today. Youth engagement is at the heart of our mission because when young people are empowered with knowledge, character, and opportunity, entire communities rise.
We are committed to creating safe spaces where young minds can grow in confidence, develop leadership skills, and actively participate in building safer, stronger neighborhoods. Through mentorship, civic dialogue, education, and community service, we aim to nurture a generation guided by integrity, compassion, and purpose.
To our youth: your voice matters, your ideas matter, and your future matters. Together, we will continue turning challenges into opportunities and hope into action.
— Imam Muhammad Shahidullah
Founder & CEO, Save the People
MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kelly Watts
At Save the People, youth engagement is more than a program — it is a commitment to investing in the future of our communities. We believe young people deserve opportunities to lead, learn, and be heard.
Through mentorship, civic initiatives, educational support, and community dialogue, we empower youth to build confidence, strengthen their voices, and take meaningful action. When we equip young people with the right tools and support, they become powerful agents of positive change.
We remain dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where youth can grow, contribute, and shape a brighter, safer future for all.
— Kelly Watts
Executive Director, Save the People
HATE TO HOPE
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Elhaam Academy Hosts Interfaith Living Museum Experience
In a meaningful step toward fostering cultural awareness and interfaith understanding, Save The People with Elhaam Academy hosted an enriching Interfaith Living Museum program, offering students an immersive educational experience beyond the classroom walls.
The initiative brought participating students into some of New York City’s most prominent cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and 92Y, where they engaged in structured learning activities designed to broaden their understanding of history, art, and diverse traditions.
The program served as a living classroom, encouraging students to connect academic knowledge with real-world experiences.
From Heritage to Hope: Final Chapter of Interfaith Youth Program
In a moving celebration of shared heritage and newfound friendship, the final event of the Elhaam-Kinneret Interfaith Program took place on June 11, 2025, organized by Save The People.
The event brought together Muslim and Jewish students, families, and educators for a day of reflection, discovery, and unity.
Held as both a concluding ceremony and cultural exhibition, the event marked the end of a six-month journey that reshaped hearts and minds across two schools Elhaam Academy and Kinneret Day School.
From Heritage to Hope: Final Chapter of Interfaith Youth Program
A Lesson in Peace, Drawn Together
In a world often marked by religious divisions, a group of Muslim and Jewish elementary school students gathered in Manhattan for a different purpose to celebrate each other’s faiths, traditions, and shared humanity.
On a school day, the Jewish Heritage Museum in New York City became the backdrop for the fifth collaborative event between students from Kinneret Day School and Elhaam Academy, powered by Save The People.
The program, which brought together children from Jewish and Muslim backgrounds across multiple sessions, continued its mission of fostering peace, respect, and mutual understanding through hands-on learning and open dialogue.
A Lesson in Peace, Drawn Together
Building Bridges: Interfaith Iftar Strengthens Bonds
Save The People hosted the Interfaith Iftar, uniting individuals from diverse backgrounds under the theme “Hate to Hope”.
This signature event, led by Imam Muhammad Shahidullah, CEO of Save The People, served as a powerful platform for peace building, interfaith dialogue, and cultural exchange.
Through shared meals and meaningful discussions, attendees explored ways to combat hate with understanding and respect, reinforcing the importance of unity and community strengthening.
Peace over Hate, Unity over Fear
The NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes and members of Partners Against The Hate stood together in a press conference, reaffirming their commitment to protect Jewish communities across the city.
Celebrating International Peace Day
To celebrate International Peace Day, students at Elhaam Academy, one of our wonderful partners, filled the day with vibrant colors and heartfelt words about what peace means to them.
Their creativity and voices remind us that unity and understanding begin with our youngest hearts.
Students Meet Executive Director Vijah from the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
Students had the opportunity to engage with Executive Director Vijah and discuss the importance of unity, peace, and preventing hate crimes within communities.
Peace over Hate, Unity over Fear
COPO Youth Career Day 2025 was a success!
Thank you to everyone who joined on May 17th at the NYPD Police Academy in Queens.
We were honored to have Mayor Eric Adams and Commissioner Jessica Tisch join us in supporting youth and community empowerment.
The Book: HATE TO HOP
A powerful initiative focused on transforming hate into understanding, unity, and hope through education, dialogue, and community engagement.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
- Phone: +1 718-200-3050
- Email: INFO@STPUSA.ORG
- Address: 87-41, 165TH ST, JAMAICA, NEW YORK-11432
- Website: WWW.STPUSA.ORG
