Tianna Coleman Graduates from Camden Community College

May 26, 2021

A big congratulations to Tianna Coleman, who graduated in May from Camden Community College, earning an Associates Degree in Human Services. That’s an extra special accomplishment during a pandemic, when students not only have to learn all new material, but have to learn how to learn online, in environments that might not be as quiet […]

Hopeworks and Linode Honored with the "Faces of Philanthropy" Award

April 29, 2021

Hopeworks and Linode, a Philadelphia-based cloud-hosting company, were recently recognized with a Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2021 “Faces of Philanthropy award for an innovative partnership that opens up a new pathway for Middle-Skill technology jobs for young people. The annual “Faces of Philanthropy”award recognizes collaborations between for-profit and nonprofit organizations that benefit the greater Philadelphia region, […]

Register now for "Accessible Design for a Traumatized World

April 29, 2021

Register now! Hopeworks has been using a trauma-informed approach for over a decade to dramatically improve our youth and business outcomes. We know that designing accessibility doesn’t just mean having the right technology. It also means building processes and systems to make sure everyone -- no matter where they are from or what they are […]

Partner shout out!

January 20, 2021

Penji’s Partnership With Hopeworks Penji: An Invaluable Partner in Empowering the Community. As an organization that focuses on empowering the youth to build strong futures, we’re always ready to team up with community partners who are working to achieve the same goals as we are. Penji is one of these organizations. A graphic design company […]

Medical Assistants Graduate!

November 25, 2020

On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Hopeworks joined our partners at Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden Board of Governors, Camden City School District, Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers, the Hill Family Center for College Access at Rutgers Camden, and Camden County College to graduate our 2020 cohort of Medical Assistant students! Congratulations to Richanna Uter, Rayana Felix, Traci Baytop, […]

5 Small Businesses are awarded $14,000 at the Hopeworks Virtual Pitch Competition!

October 26, 2020

Thanks to our sponsor, Rick Forman, and other donors, Hopeworks was able to award $14,000 on October 24th to 6 entrepreneurs to grow their 5 small businesses! Trainees, interns, and Hopeworks Alumni, who have started their own businesses, pitched to judges and the audience. Top prizes were awarded from both the judges and audience voting. […]

INFRASTRUCTURE TRAINING ON TRACK!

August 24, 2020

Not even COVID-19 could prevent the youth and staff of Hopeworks, PowerCorps PHL, and Rodriguez Consulting from launching their long-awaited infrastructure training program! Thanks to the support of Springpoint Partners, LLC’s Delta lane, youth from both Camden and Philadelphia have the opportunity to train and earn high-wage careers in the infrastructure industry. This unique partnership […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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