Christian Marra is now on the front lines of care as an Emergency Medical Technician with Virtua Health. With rigorous training under his belt and a passion for helping others, Christian is prepared to make a life-saving impact every day. His commitment to service and learning has truly paid off.
Samuel Brown came to Hopeworks determined to grow, and grow he did! With a strong work ethic and a hunger to succeed, Samuel built the skills and experience needed to level up. Now, he’s stepping into a new role with a globally recognized brand, Coca-Cola. The best part? He’s just getting started.
And then there’sArianna McWhite whose journey shows just how transformative resilience and the right support can be.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in the South, Arianna experienced deep challenges during her teenage years, including time in foster care. At just 16, she made the courageous decision to return to Philly alone, and found herself navigating homelessness while trying to build a stable future.
That future started to take shape thanks to a visit from a local Councilwoman, who connected Arianna with Hopeworks. From there, everything began to change.
With the help of the Hopeworks team, Arianna secured stable housing and built the professional and personal skills she needed to thrive. She’s now working full-time and stepping confidently into a life she once thought was out of reach.
“I never imagined I could have a life like this,” Arianna says. “Hopeworks helped me secure housing and develop skills that are essential in my new job. This has been a truly life-changing experience.”
June was proof that growth, opportunity, and community support are a powerful combo.
“Our collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA isn’t just about technology; it’s about genuinely empowering people. Together, we aspire to scale our success and extend opportunities to every underserved community we reach.” -Dan Rhoton, CEO, Hopeworks Learn more by clicking here.
Hopeworks, a Camden-based social enterprise dedicated to empowering young adults, has received a $75,000 matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation. This significant investment is earmarked to expand the organization’s successful Recode Your Future initiative in Philadelphia and Camden, creating more pathways to financial stability through trauma-informed technical training and job placement. This is the second consecutive grant […]
Discover how Dell’s partnership helps young adults break cycles of poverty by equipping them with digital skills, mentorship, and real-world experience. It’s a powerful glimpse into what happens when purpose-driven innovation meets community impact.
