About Us

HopeHub was founded by two sisters, Melissa Richards and Katy Richards.

After their mother suffered a severe brain injury at the age of 49, they both exited promising legal careers to take care of her around the clock at home. Being in and out of medical facilities, the two met many individuals and families in need.

Thankfully, through determination and perseverance, Melissa and Katy's mother has steadily improved over time. Though the care of their mother remains their top priority, their entrepreneurial spirit and life changing experience formed their vision and foundation for HopeHub.

Please join us in extending their hope to others in need.

Mission Statement

HopeHub's mission is to create a Culture of Giving, the next generation of providing support to any cause in need that you choose. With HopeHub, your everyday shopping instantly turns into donations and extends hope to others, at no cost to you.

Founder Bios

Melissa Richards

President and CEO

Melissa grew up in Colorado. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Colorado and went on to attend law school at CU as well. After graduation, Melissa worked in close relation to various high-tech start-up companies in her role as an intellectual property lawyer. Melissa has always been an avid soccer player and continues to enjoy sports, especially skiing and playing basketball with her family. She has been active in the community throughout her life, from coaching youth sports teams to volunteering her time at hospitals. She looks forward to continuing to help others through HopeHub.com.

Katy Richards

Senior Vice President and COO

Katy received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado. Katy was a sprinter on the CU varsity track team throughout college. Upon graduation, Katy was a substitute teacher in local schools until enrolling in law school at the University of Denver College of Law. Katy obtained her J.D. degree, graduating in the top 10% of her class. Katy has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having patented a training device for sprinters. Katy enjoys gardening, roller blading and spending time with her family and friends. She's proud to be involved with a service she hopes will advance a variety of causes close to people's hearts.

Together, the founders envisioned a site that was straightforward, free and accessible to any individual, family, group or organization in need of raising funds. With no registration requirements and no cost to use it, shopping through HopeHub.com makes sense. It's simple. It's free. There's no reason not to!