Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Ron Wade, Executive Director of HopeWorks in Memphis, Tennessee, who discusses how the nonprofit organization has been providing HOPE to Memphis through education, employment and empowerment for more than 30 years. During the interview, Ron highlights their adult education, employment services and holistic re-entry, along with their collaborations with the Shelby County Division of Correction, the State of Tennessee, and Shelby County Government. He spotlights the Hope 2 Hire initiative, their HopeWorks Breakfast event, some lessons learned, ways to get involved and more.
HopeWorks’ mission is to guide Memphians in need of a second chance through essential education, counseling and career development programming to establish a relationship with God while building stability, confidence and a hope-filled future.
Visit www.whyhopeworks.org to learn more.
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