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Graduation Ceremony – Thursday August 9th – 6:30 PM
The summer class of HopeWorks men will graduate this Thursday night at 6:30 PM at the HopeWorks facility. Along with this class will be 35 students receiving their GED certificate. Reception to follow. Come and join us.
HopeWorks Welcomes new GED Teachers
HopeWorks welcomes our new GED teachers! They will be teaching at our satellite locations throughout the city. Orientation for the next GED class is August 4. Call 272-3700 to register.
HopeWorks Expands GED Classes
HopeWorks greatly expands GED classes through state grant By: Linda Moore Back in high school, Clifton Remble wasn't a bad student, earning B's and C's. Still, the 36-year-old dropped out at 16. "I got in some trouble. I got locked up for selling drugs," Remble said, acknowledging…
Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’-By-World
Sometimes people need a renewed sense of purpose, perhaps a little nudge, a push of encouragement. This summer one of HopeWorks’ PCD teachers is leading a class to re-energize a group of graduates to urge them to press on and to accomplish their personal goals. The curriculum…
A Growing Number…GED
In 2006, the first HopeWorks Inc. student, Stacy Bell earned her GED. Since then many students have come to HopeWorks and completed their GED, but this year alone 26 students have already passed the test and now have earned their GED. What an accomplishment! Mrs. Susan, Ms. Anna, Mrs.…
HopeWorks to Graduate 800th Student – April 12, 2012
HopeWorks supporters and volunteers, family members and friends of current students and anyone interested in the program are invited to witness 26 HopeWorks students graduate from the Personal and Career Development (PCD) program. The event will be held at HopeWorks' facility, 1930 Union Avenue, in the auditorium of…
HopeWorks Fundraiser To Feature Poverty Expert
The Daily News Click here to see the story. HopeWorks, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Memphians break the cycle of crime and poverty, will feature Dr. Ruby Payne at its annual fundraiser, “An Evening of Hope,” Thursday, March 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at…
An Evening of Hope with Ruby Payne
What: Fourth Annual HopeWorks Fundraising Event - "An Evening of Hope" When: Thursday, March 22, 2012 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Woodland Hills Event Center Internationally-renowned author, speaker and career educator Ruby Payne, Ph.D., will serve as the featured speaker for the fourth annual fundraising event…
Birthday girls help raise 1K for group
The Commercial Appeal Click here to see the fully story. Olivia Williams and Ann King recently celebrated their 8th and 90th birthdays, respectively, in a special way. In the true spirit of the sentiment, "tis better to give than receive," instead of receiving the traditional birthday gift, both…
My Life/My Job: Antonio Owens working to effect change through HopeWorks
The Commercial Appeal Click here to see the full story. Current job: Employed at HopeWorks, Inc. since January 2003. HopeWorks is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor through outreach programs that develop individual worth, encourage personal responsibility and promote the honor and value of hard work.…