HopeWorks Memphis

Have a little time on your hands this summer? Join us for a volunteer orientation. We're always looking for supporters to donate their time to supporting our students and mission. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/partners/volunteer/

Our students are often inspiring, but we're continually amazed by the dozens of people we support in Shelby County Division of Corrections. Even with tremendous barriers ahead of them and difficulties behind them, they commit their time and effort to building skills that create new opportunities.

Learn more about our prison programming: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/students/holistic-reentry/

Monday mornings are the perfect time for a reminder that we have a sovereign God who rules over the universe. With our future in His hands, not even a Monday can keep us down.

HopeWorks is closed tomorrow, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day! We hope your holiday is filled with family, friends and a stellar cookout!

There are few things we like to see more than the smile of a graduate. 🗞️ 😄

You could be the next person to toss their cap with HopeWorks. Connect with us: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/students/adult-education/aesl/

ICYMI – We've been sharing staff spotlights on our website! Meet Cheryl, an instructor in our AESL program: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/blog/2023/11/meet-the-staff-cheryl-ruddy/

Sunday night worship is one of the best moments of our week – and we want you to join us. If you're a church or ministry that wants to partner with us, visit our website and learn more. https://www.whyhopeworks.org/reentry-worship-partners/

The slow summer season is the perfect time to head back to school! You can earn a high school equivalency certificate through HopeWorks, unlocking doors and expanding your professional potential. Get started: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/students/adult-education/

It's Monday – here's Biblical inspiration to start your week.

Jose, a highly skilled engineer, faced significant challenges when he first moved to the United States. Despite his technical expertise, he felt isolated due to being in a new country, not speaking the language well and missing his children. Many companies overlooked his engineering capabilities because of his English proficiency. However, Blue Oval recognized his potential and welcomed him into their community.

Determined to excel in his new environment and advance his career, Jose enrolled in HopeWorks to enhance his conversational English skills. His progress has been remarkable, and we are incredibly proud of his achievements.

Jose’s journey underscores the diverse paths our students take to HopeWorks. If you aim to strengthen your skills and engage more effectively with the workforce, we are here to support you.

Many people consider $15 an hour a "living wage," but it's not enough to keep a family above Memphis' poverty level. HopeWorks helps people upskill, earning academic and technical certifications that qualify them for higher-paying jobs.

Giving to HopeWorks has a far-reaching impact. Will you commit to supporting us? Get started: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/donate/

It's , and HopeWorks' students are a model for charting a new path! You can, too, by signing up for our Employment Essentials or Adult Education programs. Get started:

Home - HopeWorks Providing HOPE to Memphiansthrough education, employment and empowerment for 35 years. Contact us today for help with: Adult Education Get your Diploma EnglishLearn English Job ReadinessPrepare to Work Justice InvolvedPrepare for Release ReEntry Post Corrections HopeWorks is more than just an employ...

School might be out for the summer, but we're not! You can prepare to pass the HiSET and earn your high school equivalency certificate with us any time of the year. Get started: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/students/adult-education/

Head's up – HopeWorks will be closed next Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Check with your teacher or counselor for any other schedule adjustments.

Work isn't a means to an end – it's a Biblical calling! We outlined some of what the Bible says about work on our blog. Check it out: https://bit.ly/3JETg6U

Onward and upward! ↗️ 🎓

Did you know that our SCDC students can earn their HiSET (high school equivalency), go through our PCD course AND earn a technical certificate in a high-demand trade like construction or forklift operation?

We want to give as many people coming out of prison as possible the best chance of carving a new path once they reenter society. Want to join us? Click here to support our mission: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/donate/

Our AESL students do more with HopeWorks than learn English – they explore Memphis and build connections!

Speaking the local language is essential to cultural assimilation, but creating community is equally critical. We're proud of our students and counselors who step out in faith together and seek opportunities to engage with their peers!

On this , will you join us in praying for:
🙏 The Lord's providence over our steps and decisions.
🙏 Our staff as they work to spread the Gospel and minister to our students.
🙏 The redemptive power of Jesus Christ to be spread through our community.

We send regular emails to our Prayer Donors with a list of specific prayer requests. If you'd like to join that list, you can sign up here: https://bit.ly/4dfWN9r

On the last day of Second Chances Month, will you make an investment in new horizons for HopeWorks students? We provide hope and a job to hundreds of Memphians each year, opening doors to new work opportunities while sharing the love of Christ. https://www.whyhopeworks.org/donate/

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If you don't know where you're spending money, it can be difficult to ensure that your income covers your expenses. And with hourly pay, you may not know exactly how much money you bring in each week. We have tips to help you build a budget that works: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/blog/2023/03/five-tips-for-budgeting-with-an-hourly-wage/

Five tips for budgeting with an hourly wage - HopeWorks Budgeting with a salary is easy because you know the exact amount of money you’ll be receiving each pay period. Hourly jobs are more difficult to budget for because your paycheck can be different every time you get it — depending on how many hours you work in a pay period. However, it’s still ...

Strong communities support each other, so we provide breakfast for first responders on special days throughout the year! We are grateful for the men and women who risk their lives for the well-being of our neighbors.

We could not share the hope of the Gospel and help connect people with jobs if our staff did not invest in our mission. Fred Ross takes our mission to heart and has had a life-changing impact on our students as a result! Read more about Fred:

Meet the staff – Fred Ross - HopeWorks HopeWorks is blessed with caring staff who are committed to our students and helping them succeed. One of those employees is Fred Ross, a student coordinator for Adult Basic Education at all of our corrections sites – including Shelby County Division of Corrections, Shelby County Jail, Jail East a...

It's never too early to make weekend plans, especially when Morning of Hope is THIS Saturday! You can reserve your tickets here: https://www.whyhopeworks.org/breakfast/

Morning of Hope Breakfast - HopeWorks A MORNING OF HOPE In 2008, the first HopeWorks Breakfast was held as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the year . SInce then, the Morning of Hope has become a tradition that is anticipated by the staff and supporters of HopeWorks. It continues as a gathering where the gains of the y...

"A prison sentence doesn’t have to stop someone from reaching their goals."

HopeWorks offers several of its Summer Avenue programs in Shelby County Division of Corrections to help people build a plan to reenter the workforce. If you're recently released, we can help you, too.
https://www.whyhopeworks.org/justice-involved/

Justice Involved - HopeWorks A prison sentence doesn’t have to stop someone from reaching their goals. “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to ...

One of our AESL program's beauties is that no matter what your first language is, you can learn English with us!

Our curriculum focuses on English language and American cultural education, empowering students to engage fully with their communities. Whether you know someone who just moved to America or has been here a while and wants formal English training, we can help!
https://www.whyhopeworks.org/students/adult-education/aesl/

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and our most important event of the year.

Join us for our 16th annual Morning of Hope Breakfast featuring guest speaker Dr. William Arnold. A native son of Memphis, Dr. Arnold is intimately familiar with our city's challenges and the work we can do to create a brighter future.

Tickets, table packages and sponsorships are available online.

Morning of Hope Breakfast - HopeWorks A MORNING OF HOPE In 2008, the first HopeWorks Breakfast was held as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the year . SInce then, the Morning of Hope has become a tradition that is anticipated by the staff and supporters of HopeWorks. It continues as a gathering where the gains of the y...

Job alert! This Friday, we're partnering with Burlington and Sam's Club to host a hiring fair for people between the ages of 16 and 24 who:
➡️ Have been involved with the juvenile justice system.
➡️ Have a parent who has been incarcerated.
➡️ Have been a victim of s*x or human trafficking.
➡️ Have been in the foster system.

The Sam’s Club Supply Chain job fair is for candidates between 18-24 years old. We'll be at 1805 Getwell Road from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Sam’s Club job fair is for candidates between 16-18 years old. We'll be at 2150 Covington Pike from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Adult education is meaningful education.

Today is International Day of Education, and it's important to remember that education is a lifelong process. At HopeWorks, we support adults seeking to increase their knowledge by passing the HiSET and earning a high school equivalency degree.