5 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Boost Social Media Engagement

April 15, 2021

By: Sekinah Brodie, Hopeworks Content Creation Specialist In today’s world there is no denying that social media has completely taken over our phones, our businesses, our entertainment, and in some cases our minds. It’s rare that you see any person within a certain age range without their phone glued to their hand at all times. […]

For Jilimarie, "Hopeworks to me, means success!"

July 23, 2020

When Jili walked through the doors of Hopeworks she had just lost her management position at Checkers and her sister told her she should come to Hopeworks. Her sister, Alejandra, was already a Recruitment Intern and working to obtain her High School Diploma. Jili admits that when she first started the training she felt lost, but when […]

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 […]

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 […]

Despite the pandemic, new trainees want to change their lives and Hopeworks is here to help!

May 21, 2020

When a young person wants to change their life it doesn't matter if there is a pandemic. Hopeworks needs to be here for them. And this month, we were here for 3 new trainees. We are happy to welcome Erin Rodriquez, Blake Banks, and Achu Elvis who didn't let COVID-19 stop them from going after their […]

The "New Normal" in the Training Room

April 22, 2020

The training room team has quickly found ways to keep current trainees engaged in their learning from home and continue to make progress in the program. Youth continue to complete training modules and hold virtual website and portfolio presentations. Jilimarie Mojica not only completed the training, but interviewed remotely and was hired as a new […]

Hopeworks Youth Continue to Thrive During COVID-19 - Thanks to You!

April 22, 2020

This is a hard time for everyone -- families, organizations, and, of course, the youth and their families here at Hopeworks. However, even in the midst of all of this, we are also grateful and excited right now! Thanks to our amazing supporters, partners, and clients, Hopeworks youth continue to grow, thrive, and earn wages […]

Keep Hopeworks youth working through the COVID-19 Campaign for Community

April 9, 2020

Our youth -- and their families -- are the first to be impacted by this economic downturn. Already, both our youth and their families have been hit hardest by the first wave of layoffs in the service and food industries, and the situation continues to worsen. At Hopeworks, we have been able to keep our […]

Hopeworks leverages tech to continue our mission during COVID-19 outbreak.

March 19, 2020

Like organizations across the country, Hopeworks is working to respond responsibly to the Coronavirus outbreak. What is Hopeworks doing? Beginning on March 18th, alongside the Camden City School District, Hopeworks is closing our operations in Camden to help our staff and youth maintain appropriate social distancing. What about Hopeworks youth? We know that the economic […]

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