Hopeworks Chosen by the NBA for a $300,000 “Capacity-Boosting” Grant

September 2, 2021

In August 2021, Hopeworks received a $300,000 grant from the National Basketball Association (NBA) Foundation. Hopeworks was one of 22 organizations—and the only one in the Philadelphia area—chosen to receive funding during the NBA Foundation’s third round of grantmaking. Hopeworks Executive Director Dan Rhoton said he was “most excited about young people at Hopeworks finding […]

Entrepreneurship: Jase, Jahmir and KiAyko Join the Rank of Caruso Challenge Alumni

June 30, 2021

Three Hopeworks young professionals—Jase Elam, Jahmir Mungo, and KiAyko Walls—successfully completed the second Caruso Challenge program at Hopeworks, sponsored by the Uncommon Individual Foundation. The 15-week program, designed by Ben Pietrzyk while he was enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate Program, offers young people the opportunity to learn how successful entrepreneurs systematically solve problems. […]

Luisa Lechuga Graduates from Rutgers University- Camden

June 30, 2021

A big round of applause for Luisa Lechuga, who recently graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in biology, and not just one but two minors! (Luisa minored in Chemistry and Psychology.) That puts her one step closer to her dream career: pediatrician. “I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was a little kid,” […]

Jase, Jahmir and KiAyko Join the Rank of Caruso Challenge Alumni

June 30, 2021

Three Hopeworks young professionals—Jase Elam, Jahmir Mungo, and KiAyko Walls—successfully completed the second Caruso Challenge program at Hopeworks, sponsored by the Uncommon Individual Foundation. The 15-week program, designed by Ben Pietrzyk while he was enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate Program, offers young people the opportunity to learn how successful entrepreneurs systematically solve problems. […]

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. […]

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Hopeworks Chosen by the NBA for a $300,000 “Capacity-Boosting” Grant

Entrepreneurship: Jase, Jahmir and KiAyko Join the Rank of Caruso Challenge Alumni

Luisa Lechuga Graduates from Rutgers University- Camden

Jase, Jahmir and KiAyko Join the Rank of Caruso Challenge Alumni

Tianna Coleman Graduates from Camden Community College

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

Register now for "Accessible Design for a Traumatized World

Partner shout out!

Medical Assistants Graduate!

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

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