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Meet Chris Winton, our Morning of Hope 2021 speaker!

In 2008, we came together for breakfast, fellowship and to discuss the successes of our organization. Now, 13 years later, our Morning of Hope Breakfast is one of our favorite events as we get to commune with you, celebrate all of the blessings the Lord bestowed upon us…

HopeWorks’ new organizational structure

A successful internal structure is key to creating a thriving organization. Like the parable of the two builders in Matthew 7:24, the stronger the foundation, the better chance you have at weathering storms. Since our organization was founded, we’ve grown and expanded exponentially. This growth has been an…

The value of a GED

Americans often think of value in terms of dollars and cents. But value extends beyond an item’s price to include how something makes you feel, the future opportunities it provides and the impact it has on your daily life. A car may cost $2,500, but it allows you…

Meet our new website!

If you’re reading this post, you’ve visited our new website. We’re excited to launch a new online presence for HopeWorks that will better serve our organization as it grows. While the overall look has changed, the content and intent are the same. We want our site to help…

Building a hope-filled future

HopeWorks brings support and opportunities to many immigrants who do not speak English By Maria Guerrero, a HopeWorks graduate HopeWorks is an organization that provides hope and second chances not only to Memphians, but also to many immigrants who want to integrate successfully in this country and build…

What does 2021 hold for HopeWorks?

Holding fast to plans for the new year is a mistake that many of us learned in 2020. Still, the end of the year is a natural time to reflect on the closing chapter and project into the new one. Many nonprofits will share this sentiment – the…

What the team at HopeWorks is thankful for this year

"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." – Psalm 106:1 Even when it feels like things are stacked against us personally, professionally or spiritually, we are reminded by Scripture time and time again that we have so much to…

Five Pivotal Moments in the History of HopeWorks

HopeWorks has come a long way since its founding in 1988. This growth has allowed us to reach more people, provide more opportunities and spread the Gospel throughout Memphis. As we look back, here are five moments in our history that have defined HopeWorks’ past and, in turn,…