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Eric Hallett Joins the HopeWorks staff
We are pleased to announce that Eric Hallett will join the HopeWorks staff on a full time basis beginning this summer. Eric has been teaching in our pilot GED program during parts of 2012 and 2013. Because of the expanded role of GED in our city, Eric will…
Star Graduates from Spring PCD Graduation April 2013
Mary Cline • Graduate in class #63 in December of 2009 • Mary works for TJMaxx on Summer and has been a volunteer reading tutor at Memphis Literacy Council for many years • Three things she enjoys about her job are the customers, her co-workers, and the employee…
17th Annual Career Cup Golf Benefit
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…
HopeWorks Social Work Intern, Blessing Anyanwu
As I reflect on my internship experience, I can’t help but smile. The past 13 weeks have been both a remarkable learning opportunity and an unforgettable experience for me. As a student from Nigeria majoring in social work at Rust College, I chose to do social work because…
Restorative Justice – A Book Review
The Little Book of Restorative Justice, by Howard Zehr (Intercourse PA: Good Books, 2002). A well-written and meaningful primer, this book introduces the concept of restorative justice, offering basic information accompanied with indications for further research in specific areas of application. This field, begun in the 1980’s, seeks…
HopeWorks Graduate Heather Grady Receives Violin (video April 21)
Heather Grady received an unexpected gift from an anonymous donor. Watch the story here: HopeWorks Graduate Heather Grady Receives Violin from HopeWorks on Vimeo.
HopeWorks Student Heather Grady Given Second Chance for Music (video April 18)
HopeWorks graduate Heather Grady is given a second chance to enjoy her love of music. Here is the story from Thursday, April 18, 2013: HopeWorks Student Heather Grady Given Second Chance for Music from HopeWorks on Vimeo.
Graduation Ceremony for the Spring PCD class & GED students
Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Personal & Career Development class and those students who have earned their GED. The ceremony will be Thursday, April 18th , at 6:30pm at the Midtown Church of Christ, 1930 Union Ave. Come and be apart of this…
Student Testimonials video from A Morning of Hope
HOPEWORKS 2013 Breakfast Student Sharing from HopeWorks on Vimeo.
A Morning of Hope Introduction video
HopeWorks 2013 Breakfast Introduction Video from HopeWorks on Vimeo.