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Employer of the Year video from A Morning of Hope Breakfast
HopeWorks 2013 Breakfast Employer of the Year from HopeWorks on Vimeo.
An Angel’s Tears – a poem by a HopeWorks student
This is a poem written by one of our current PCD students. What beautiful and haunting imagery of what could be in the unseen realm. An Angel's Tears
HopeWorks is Strong Because of Our Volunteers
HopeWorks has been going strong for 25 years because of its volunteers. Many of you have given generously of your time, talent, and money to help serve the poor through HopeWorks programs. We appreciate every effort made on behalf of the HopeWorks students. Haven't volunteered with us in…
A Morning of Hope with Bill Courtney – March 2, 2013
Join us for the Fifth Annual HopeWorks Fundraising Event: "A Morning of Hope with Bill Courtney" 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Woodland Hills Event Center Click here to purchase tickets online It’s not always about winning, but instead achieving. When Bill Courtney took on the volunteer position as…
HopeWorks Honors Star Graduates
HopeWorks recognized three Star Graduates at its December graduation ceremony. Star Graduates have been employed for at least 1 year. David Jones was in Class 61, graduating in 2009. He was fun to have in class and is friendly and outgoing. He has been employed at MidSouth Home…
Panera Bread of Memphis calendar to benefit HopeWorks
Panera Bread of Memphis is selling a 2013 calendar with a % of the sale going to HopeWorks. The calendar is $10, but contains $25 worth of coupons/vouchers to use through out the year. So if you love their yummy bread, help us out!
Book Recommendations about Poverty Issues
HopeWorks staff read and recommends the following: HopeWorks! Here’s Proof: 22 Stories of Success, Ruby Payne’s What Every Church Member Should Know about Poverty, When Helping Hurts by Corbett & Fikkert, and Why Don’t They Just Get a Job? the story of Cincinnati Works by Liane Phillips and…
HopeWorks Breakfast with Bill Courtney March 2, 2013
Bill Courtney owned a lumber company in North Memphis and saw on a regular basis poverty in the neighborhood surrounding his business. He decided to help the local inner city football team as a volunteer coach. Coaching and developing relationships go hand in hand. Long story short, he…
A Graduation Celebration
What a wonderful graduation ceremony we celebrated December 6th. We had 33 graduate from the Personal & Career Development class and 32 graduate with their GED. There was so much support and love for our graduates from family and friends. We honored 3 board members, who will be…
Graduation Thursday December 6th
HopeWorks - Graduation - Thursday December 6th Thirty three (33) students will graduate from HopeWorks this Thursday night. The ceremony is at 6:30 PM at 1930 Union Ave. All faith encouragers and internship providers will be recognized. If you have a free evening and would like to see…