• Hopeworks Receives $660K for Medical Training Program

    The Haines Family Foundation awarded Camden-based Hopeworks a $660,000 grant to support young adults interested in a career in the medical field.  Hopeworks is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers young adults to establish living-wage careers. The organization will use the grant to create a medical scholarship fund. It will also expand its program supporting students interested in becoming […]
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  • Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Strategies for Mission Success

    ‍Podcast episode transcript Josh: Some nonprofits go beyond relying on donations and grants by generating their own revenue while still driving meaningful social change. Social enterprise nonprofits blend business strategies with social impact, creating a sustainable approach to mission-driven work. But balancing financial sustainability with a nonprofit mission isn’t easy. How do these organizations navigate […]
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  • OPINION: Identifying solutions to the root causes of violent crime

    Over the last 12 years the Camden County Police Department has brought violent crime down to historically low levels in Camden City. The approach has always been to work with the community and look to build bridges wherever we can to create a safer place for residents. Over the years we noticed that we started […]
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Friends in the Region Are Stepping up to Help Youth and Solve Systemic Problems!

June 22, 2020
The long term economic impact of the pandemic is not yet known and the nation continues to struggle to meet the promise of racial equality and justice.  Turmoil and uncertainty currently define the national spirit. But the region is stepping up to find solutions to the challenges that face many of Hopeworks youth while also […]
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Not Just New Trainees, Some Are Finding Their Way Back to Hopeworks.

June 22, 2020
When youth make the decision to walk through the doors of Hopeworks, they are seeking access and opportunity to tech and IT skills and a living wage job - - and sometimes just a safe space to belong. We promise them an opportunity to change their lives and a life-long connection. Through Hopeworks, youth are […]
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New Hopeworks Trainee Shares His Frustrations About Racial Justice

June 11, 2020
Last month we introduced one of our newest trainees at Hopeworks, Blake Banks. Since then, so much has been happening in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, events that effect Blake and his community deeply.  While struggling to stay focused on his own goals, Blake shared his feelings about racial justice and to the police […]
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Michael adapts to COVID-19 changes...and then adapts again!

May 21, 2020
Michael Cassel joined the Hopeworks Web Department as an intern early this year after completing the training and brought valuable skills to the UX (user experience) team and adapted quickly to working at home.  Shortly after shifting to remote work, Michael’s housing situation was unexpectedly interrupted due to the pandemic and he was forced to […]
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Patrice leverages Hopeworks training to jump start her post college career!

May 21, 2020
Even though few youth come to Hopeworks with a college degree, once in a while a young person recognizes the need for in-demand skills in addition to a degree. Patrice Ingram came to Hopeworks, after completing college, with a desire to learn skills that would lead her quickly to a living wage job and a […]
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