Make Hope Possible and See Receivers Become Givers.
Breaking the cycle of dependency through serving others.
For those who enjoy working with their hands and are willing to commit to at least 12 weeks of skills development followed by job search assistance, Hope Initiatives offers the HOPE Works program.
Breaking the cycle of dependency through thinking differently.
Recovery from the loss of self-worth that accompanies chronic poverty and unemployment, substance abuse, and incarceration requires healing. As a Christ-centered faith-based organization, Hope Initiatives believes that God does not make “throw away” people. In fact, we believe He has an awesome plan and purpose for every life, and desires the best for every person. For those who are willing, we offer Christian bible study, prayer, and biblical counseling that helps to shift the mindset from “I’m not worthy” to “I am wonderfully made”. From “I’m poor”, to “I have gifts, skills, and talents that matter to someone and that can help me to become self-sufficient”. From “I can’t make it” to “I can do it!”
Breaking the cycle of dependency through developing skills.
Our services create opportunities to equip employees, trainees, and volunteers with carpentry and wood working, welding, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), customer service, storeroom management skills and more. It is pure on-the-job training, which is a preferred way of learning for many. Clients leave our premises with jobs skills that can be applied in a variety of professions ranging from construction to customer service to manufacturing.
And it doesn’t stop there. Individuals who have struggled with addictions, incarceration, and poverty are often in need of coaching to develop the discipline of work. Our HOPE Works team works with individuals collectively and one-on-one to build employability skills. Most employers can build from a foundation to teach their physical work requirements. They need people with the willingness and discipline to work. We aim to provide them with proven people.
See what our students are saying.
"The program prepared me to go back to work after a long absence, the resume writing skills helped me a lot because I needed some tips on how to update my resume. All the classes were a great refresher on how to get back into the workforce."
Daniel LasnickRead Daniel's story here.
"A program that helps you become more professional and prepares you not only for the workforce but also day-to-day life. HOPE Works helps you set goals in your life, and they will work with you to achieve them."
Giselle RiveraRead Giselle's story here.