Hopeworks Receives $100,000 Grant from The Foxwynd Foundation to Support and Transform the Lives of More Young Adults in the Region

December 17, 2024

New Partnership Aligns Organizations' Missions of Uplifting Communities Through Access to Key Pathways for Success Camden, NJ – October 15, 2024 – Hopeworks, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to empowering young adults to establish living wage careers, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Foxwynd Foundation. The Foxwynd Foundation, through its Donor Advised […]

Hopeworks Gets Foundation Grant to Train EMTs, Medical Assistants

December 2, 2024

CAMDEN – Hopeworks, the Camden-based nonprofit that offers a variety of training programs that prepare young people to earn a livable wage in the workforce, has received a $660,000 grant to support students with scholarships as they learn to be EMTs and medical assistants. The Haines Family Foundation of Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, awarded the […]

At Hopeworks, a job-training program helps turn young people’s dreams into digital skills | Philly Gives

December 1, 2024

For a quarter century, the organization — which has offices in Camden and Kensington — has helped students realize big aspirations. Today, it offers computer training with trauma-informed care. How can someone even dare to hope? Where is hope when home is friends’ couches, a different one every week, when depression hangs like a heavy […]

Thankful for New Pathways, Full Plates, and Big Wins!

November 30, 2024

November has been a month of transformation, growth, and gratitude at Hopeworks! We’ve celebrated the placement of numerous young adults in impactful roles across various industries, including positions at Holman, Wawa, the City of Philadelphia, and beyond. This month also marked two graduation ceremonies for our Medical Assistant and Infrastructure programs, a record-breaking turnout for […]

Hopeworks Receives $660K for Medical Training Program

November 25, 2024

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 […]

Hopeworks Receives $660K for Medical Training Program

November 24, 2024

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 […]

Paving the Way in Infrastructure: Rodriguez U Cohort Graduates!

November 21, 2024

We’re thrilled to congratulate several amazing Hopeworks young adults for completing the Rodriguez University Infrastructure Program! Over 16 weeks of rigorous classroom instruction and hands-on fieldwork, these graduates demonstrated remarkable dedication and resilience, preparing them for exciting new opportunities in the world of infrastructure. A special spotlight on Tina Bellamy, Yusuf Byrd, and Amir Saunders (a Hopeworks alumnus) for not […]

Philly Weekly Roundup: A Look Back on 2024; New Penn AI Building; $660,000 Hopeworks Grant

November 19, 2024

Philly’s tech industry runs on collaboration Collaboration is key as Philadelphia continues working towards the reputation of being a top tech market. Nonprofits, startups, universities and local government all work together to keep Philly on a path forward. Philadelphia has a strong life sciences sector, helped by local universities that provide resources and networking for spin-out […]

Cash, Creativity, and Community: The Ultimate Pitch-Off!

November 16, 2024

What an incredible day at the 2024 Hopeworks Pitch Competition! We started with an inspiring alumni panel, where Natalie Nieves, Caloua Lowe, Anthony Cole, and Jared Bradshaw shared their experiences as entrepreneurs and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. Next, six local young entrepreneurs took the stage to pitch their small businesses to a panel of judges. Congratulations […]

Donor Profile: Mark Sarvary

November 6, 2024

Mark Sarvary’s journey with Hopeworks began over two decades ago with a lunch that would change everything. Back when he worked at Campbell Soup Company, he attended a presentation from Father Jeff, Hopeworks’ founder, and was so struck by the mission that he immediately asked how he could help. That moment sparked what’s become a […]

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