Last year, Louise Koonce joined HopeWorks’ ranks to provide administrative and teaching support to several key programs. Once she got to work, it was clear that her skills in design, marketing and outreach communication were invaluable to the organization, earning her the role of development coordinator. With one…
When HopeWorks opened its doors in 1998, the first program offered was our Personal and Career Development course. Since then, we’ve helped countless Memphians throughout all stages of their career journey achieve their goals. In fact, our success stories are what make our PCD program so special. Today,…
Relationships are one of our most fundamental social needs. Creating and maintaining relationships with friends, family and colleagues come easy to us, but workplace relationships, especially with your supervisor, can seem hard to initiate. However, forming a positive relationship with your supervisor is an important part of maintaining…
At HopeWorks, one of our founding programs is our Personal and Career Development course – a 10- to 13-week, tuition-free program that includes more than 300 hours of classroom instruction and counseling. Our teachers strive to instill the knowledge and skills needed to grow as a member of…
In 2008, we came together for breakfast, fellowship and to discuss the successes of our organization. Now, 13 years later, our Morning of Hope Breakfast is one of our favorite events as we get to commune with you, celebrate all of the blessings the Lord bestowed upon us…
A successful internal structure is key to creating a thriving organization. Like the parable of the two builders in Matthew 7:24, the stronger the foundation, the better chance you have at weathering storms. Since our organization was founded, we’ve grown and expanded exponentially. This growth has been an…
Americans often think of value in terms of dollars and cents. But value extends beyond an item’s price to include how something makes you feel, the future opportunities it provides and the impact it has on your daily life. A car may cost $2,500, but it allows you…
Conflicts naturally arise when you spend time with people. Apart from your family, your coworkers likely see you more than anyone. Arguments or disagreements at the office are commonplace and often unavoidable. How you handle them says a lot about your professional maturity, respect for your place of…
One of HopeWorks’ newest programs is Adult English as a Second Language or AESL. These classes assist students in strengthening their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to help them succeed in their daily lives. AESL is a version of ESL classes – an acronym that may be…
If you’re reading this post, you’ve visited our new website. We’re excited to launch a new online presence for HopeWorks that will better serve our organization as it grows. While the overall look has changed, the content and intent are the same. We want our site to help…