In 2008, the first HopeWorks Breakfast was held as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the year.
SInce then, the Morning of Hope has become a tradition that is anticipated by the staff and supporters of HopeWorks. It continues as a gathering where the gains of the year are commended, and the hopes for the future are proclaimed. As one of our largest fundraising initiatives of the year, the money raised contributes to the sustainability of the programs that are making a difference in Memphis; the programs that are giving hope and a job to the segments of our community that are striving to overcome generational poverty and consequences of unfortunate decisions.
17th Annual Breakfast
April 26, 2025
8:30am
Highland Church of Christ – 400 N. Houston Levee Rd.
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
We are honored to have Matthew Black, President & CEO of Crew Training International as our featured speaker at A Morning of Hope this year. He has a tremendous personal story to share with us about how training is a matter of life and death.
Get to Know Matthew Black
Matthew Black is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Crew training International (CTI). For over 30 years CTI has developed advanced training solutions for the Department of Defense, government, and commercial training programs. CTI helps customers solve their most complex training issues by providing “Cutting-Edge Training Today For A High Stakes Tomorrow.” Matthew has been with CTI since 2011, first as Senior Vice President, Business Development and now as President and CEO.
Matthew is a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, TN. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. He has also earned two Master’s Degrees: one in Aviation Sciences from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and one in Strategic Studies from the United States Air Force. Prior to joining CTI, Matt served 26 years in the United States Air Force flying the F-15C Eagle. Matt and his wife, Rita, have two children, Corrie and Joshua, and three grandchildren, Kevin, Jordan and Asher.
Tickets & Sponsorships
Help us reach our $100,000 goal by becoming a sponsor:
Single Table Sponsorship
- Reserved table with 10 seats
- Name recognition
- HopeWorks gift
$1000
Premium 2-Table Sponsorship
- 2 Reserved tables with 20 seats in prime location
- Advanced name recognition
- HopeWorks premium gift basket