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HopeWorks helps people in Memphis and the Mid-South find meaningful employment through adult education, employment services and holistic reentry.

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.

10/22/2026

Recently, our state advocate for adult education, Valarie, earned HopeWorks a proclamation from the City of Memphis for our Family Read Night during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! 🙌

Valarie has diligently advocated for Adult Education at every opportunity.

Because of employees like her, HopeWorks can keep making a lasting impact on our community. Thank you, Valarie, for all your hard work👏👏

10/17/2026

This is what HopeWorks is all about – real-life change. Tori said it best: hope does work! ❤️

Thank you for leaving us such a kind review, Tori!

10/16/2026

We need YOU to join our pre-apprenticeship class through our Adult English as a Second Language department. Those interested will need to join classes next week!

In collaboration with the Finishing Trades Institute Midwest, we are training adult learners in the basics of painting and the finishing trades, while helping them obtain OSHA 10 certification.

Here’s what you need to know:

⭐️Participants are guaranteed an interview for an apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
⭐️This is a 7-week program, Tuesday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m. at the union offices at 1186 Midas Cove, Cordova, TN 38018
⭐️Classes will run until Dec. 17 and are biweekly
⭐️The next class begins Oct. 20, and participants will be caught up from the last two weeks
⭐️ Students must be 18 years or older, have work authorization and a valid government ID.

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250334865273156

10/15/2026

Meet Cooper Manning👋

Cooper is a senior psychology major at Harding University who spent his summer interning with HopeWorks! He primarily worked with Next Story, where he helped lead Bible studies and counseling sessions for men recently released from prison.

Through this experience, he learned the value of being part of someone’s support system and how to love people through the hardest parts of life. He hopes to be a mental health counselor one day!

Thank you, Cooper, for being with us this summer!

Read about his internship: https://news.harding.edu/2026/09/unique-internships.html
📸: Harding University

10/12/2026

It's National Savings Day! Having a savings account for emergencies is one of the best ways to create peace of mind and to protect yourself and your family from life's unexpected turns. But getting there isn't always easy, especially when essentials seem to take up a lot of your pay.

But any saving is a step in the right direction! HopeWorks is helping set our students up for a healthy financial future filled with a saving mindset in a few ways:

⭐️Vivian is a part-time staff member at HopeWorks who meets with our Personal and Career Development classes at the Shelby County Division of Corrections to help them with finances. She also meets individually with each Next Story resident to discuss budgeting.
⭐️ Southern Security Federal Credit Union is a generous partner who helps our students who don't have a traditional financial partner open accounts.

We value helping each and every one of our students walk into a new life, and we're thankful to have people who help us achieve that.

10/08/2026

Meet Matt Carter 👋

Matt is the program coordinator for our Volunteer Mentor Initiative – a grant from the Governor's Office of Faith-based Initiatives. Matt recruits men who mentor incarcerated adults preparing to reenter society.

Over the years, Matt has grown in his ability to be hands-on, equip volunteers to serve and be a voice for HopeWorks' mission in the community.

His favorite things to do in Memphis are walking the Greenline with his wife, Felicia, hitting up jazz concerts and going to Redbirds games!

10/06/2026

Recently, HopeWorks was recognized as Tennessee's Best ESL program! This year, our students exceeded our goal for measurable skills gains by 55.7%.

This recognition highlights what we've known about our ESL program for a long time: the Lord is working here. It also demonstrates our students' dedication and our team's passion for helping them achieve their goals. That's what makes this ESL program so special!

10/05/2026

We are excited to introduce a NEW program for our ABE and AESL students: the Pharmacy Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program! 💊

Are you interested in becoming a pharmacy technician? Our 15-week pre-apprenticeship program provides online training through Aztec, along with virtual instructor support in reading and math.

The program includes:
⭐️ Self-paced online pharmacy technician coursework
⭐️ Virtual classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m.
⭐️ Preparation for pharmacy technician licensing exams
⭐️ Opportunity to apply for a CVS apprenticeship with starting pay of $16/hour if accepted

In order to apply, you must:
✔️ Be 18 years or older
✔️ Have a high school diploma or equivalent
✔️ Pass a background check and drug test
✔️ Possess reading and math skills at an eighth-grade level
✔️ Commit to completing the program
✔️ Be professional and empathic
✔️ Have reliable internet, a computer and basic digital skills

Contact us to learn more and find out if you qualify!

09/29/2026

Do you want to get your High School Diploma but don't know where to start? HopeWorks offers Adult Basic Education classes that allow you to get your HiSET, more commonly known as the GED.

The state of Tennessee estimates that people with a high school degree make about $6000 more than those who don't have one. Are you ready to take the next step? Visit https://www.whyhopeworks.org/abe/ to learn more.

09/25/2026

Our relationships with people are one of the most important things in our lives. Let us treat them with humility, gentleness, patience and love this week.

Address

3337 Summer Avenue
Memphis, TN
38122

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19012723700

Website

http://www.whyhopeworks.org/

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