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Dr. Ben Carson to speak at Morning of Hope Breakfast
After overcoming the many challenges associated with poverty, but with the help of his supportive and determined mother, today Dr. Ben Carson is an emeritus professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he directed pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns…
The Bridge newspaper features HopeWorks
HopeWorks was featured in an article in the October issue of The Bridge. Interviews with staff painted a great portrait of what HopeWorks does and how students are changed. The front-page article followed the journey that Pat Tia Holmes and her husband, Frank, went on as they moved…
September eNewsletter
Fall PCD class/Friends and Family Day We celebrated Family and Friends Day with the Fall PCD class. It was a wonderful time of hearing from the people that support our students. We heard from the students how glad they are to be at HopeWorks and what a positive…
More Than Just a GED
With the recent expansion of the HopeWorks GED program, I’ve been asked to also take on an expanded role within the HopeWorks organization. The largest portion of my job, at least in terms of hours, remains teaching GED classes. Because of the generosity of the Holmes Road Church…
Summer PCD Men’s Class #83
This is a wonderful time of the year... the summer holidays are now behind us and spending quality time with family and friends was especially priceless this year. I was able to be around the next generation of males in my immediate family, and for the most part…
Emotional Control: Can’t Live Successfully Without It
I suppose ever since Cain killed Abel, people have had challenges managing their emotions. Through the centuries since then, mismanagement of emotions has led to countless success stories that have never been realized, marital breakups, and families torn apart. If a person can’t manage their emotions, it can…
Golf Tournament to Benefit HopeWorks
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL CAREER CUP GOLF BENEFIT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 On Friday, September 13, 2013, HopeWorks Inc. will host its 17th Annual HopeWorks 18-hole Career Cup Golf Benefit at Mirimichi Golf Course. Golfers will tee off at 8:00a.m. for this event. After completing their round of golf, they…
Adult Education Expansion in South Memphis
July 1st HopeWorks expanded their GED offering to the southern part of the city. We are located in the Holmes Road Church of Christ facility. Approximately 2,000 men and women who do not have their high school diploma will be trained to take their GED test, the equivalent…
June eNewsletter
HopeWorks Plus Workshop HopeWorks will hold its first HopeWorks Plus Workshop on July 17. This all day event will feature classes and workshops on credit repair, financial aid, and getting a suspended driver's license reinstated. A representative from MLGW will talk about understanding your utility bill and ways…
HopeWorks Plus Workshop for Graduates
You are all invited to join us for HopeWorks Plus, a special event for HopeWorks graduates, on Wednesday, July 17. The day will be full of helpful information designed especially for YOU! Here’s what’s included: 8:00-12:00 Representatives from the Drive-While-You-Pay program will be on hand to meet with…