Brown Hope began in 2018 as a Black Resilience Mutual Aid service founded upon a deep sense of urgency to overcome the vicious cycle of wounding caused by historical and ongoing racial trauma. Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities have survived centuries of racial trauma, which has passed emotional, psychological, and material injuries from generation to generation. Brown Hope embodies the philosophy of trauma informed activism, launching initiatives that inspire hope, collective healing, and the grassroots momentum needed to dismantle systems that perpetuate harm against our communities. Brown Hope acts as a bridge with people across different backgrounds to support an ecosystem of unique programs that embrace abundance, promote solidarity, and nurture a world of healing and justice.

The Solidarity Squad program focuses on connecting folks of all races and genders with resources and services they need during hardships. Whether that is providing kitchenware to those in transitional housing or food and winter warmth items to Portland's unhoused community, the Solidarity Squad is building a relationship-based network by listening and responding directly to those in need.