• New AI innovation hub opens in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood

    Calling all young adults interested in learning more about artificial intelligence! A new state-of-the-art AI Innovation Hub has opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood. A facility in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is expanding its operation. On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials held a ribbon-cutting at Hopeworks as the organization unveiled […]
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  • Hopeworks secures $75K matching grant from The Foxwynd Foundation to accelerate youth careers

    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 […]
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  • Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA - Featuring Hopeworks

    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.
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Dan Rhoton’s Big, Audacious Plan to End Poverty

February 22, 2025
A dozen years ago, Dan Rhoton was walking down a street in North Philly when he heard someone calling: “Mr. Rhoton! Mr. Rhoton!” He turned and saw Marcus, a student who’d graduated a year before from St. Gabriel’s Hall, a juvenile detention facility in Audubon where Rhoton had taught math for 15 years. Rhoton describes […]
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Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Strategies for Mission Success

February 18, 2025
‍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

February 13, 2025
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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Helping young adults build tech careers | The grief garden at Awbury Arboretum

January 25, 2025
Technology is a growing field ripe with opportunities, if you know where to look. Hopeworks introduces young adults in Philadelphia and Camden, NJ to tech jobs they might not have known existed, providing training and job experience for people ages 17 to 27, and breaking down barriers to employment like housing insecurity and mental health […]
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How to Use ChatGPT for Your Resume and Job Search

January 24, 2025
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how many people do their jobs nowadays. But AI tools like ChatGPT aren’t only for those who are already employed. They can also be beneficial to job seekers. “I’m a big believer in embracing technology … when it’s used the right way,” says Marcie Wechsler, executive vice president of talent solutions for […]
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