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April eNewsletter

Employment Academy The Adult Education department began a new pilot program called Employment Academy. This week long class is designed to help students from the adult education program get jobs. PCD teacher Laura Harrison gives instruction from the key elements of the Personal and Career Development curriculum. Once…

10 Reasons to Come to Graduation This Thursday

1. Forty eight (48) student certificates presented. 2. Lots of photographs. 3. Big smiles. 4. Borderline out of control celebration. 5. Certificates of appreciation presented. 6. Star Graduates. 7. Jobs announced. 8. Bibles presented. 9. Families proud. 10. God praised. This Thursday night at HopeWorks - 6:30 PM.…

Book Review: Tattoos on the Heart

The HopeWorks staff recently read Gregory Boyle’s Tattoos on the Heart The Power of Boundless Compassion. Anne Lamott declared it to be what we found to be true, “An astonishing book, lovely and tough and tender.” Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries and Catholic priest who celebrates Mass in…

Christmas Cards: Donate to HopeWorks

This Christmas season consider making a donation to HopeWorks in honor of a family member or friend; donations in memory of family or friends may also be made. The card is designed by HopeWorks graduate Anthony Parker. Fill out the attached form and either mail it in or…