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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.
A Morning of Hope Breakfast Highlights
HopeWorks 2013 Breakfast Highlights from HopeWorks on Vimeo.
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