The Hope at Work program is much more than a job.
The Hope at Work program regularly works with people experiencing these common struggles:
- Getting back into the workforce after a long break
- Have no work experience
- Are gaining stability in life
- Suffer from depression and anxiety
- Single parenting
- Are a victim of domestic violence
- Live in transitional housing
- Desire to be independent of State and Federal resources
- Have a criminal background or are on probation
- Suffer from addiction issues – 90 days of sobriety is required before entering the program
Participants in the Hope at Work program are employed full-time in the thrift store and participate in each aspect of the training.
Budget Coaching
Participants receive budget coaching during case management meetings. We also provide a Matched Savings Program, meaning that the HOPE Center will match the savings of those in the program towards life-stabilizing financial expenses/goals, such as paying off fines, apartment deposits, medical treatments, etc.
Case Management
Weekly one-on-one meetings to receive life coaching, discuss personal goals, and gain support in moving towards a healthy life and sustained successful employment.
Celebrate Recovery
A faith-based recovery program applicable to all! We provide lessons and activities designed to help individuals find and develop healthy coping behaviors and a good support system. Our recovery hour is based on the Genesis Process Relapse Prevention workbook. You can find more information about the Genesis Process HERE.
Support Coaches
One-on-one weekly meetings with a support coach to discuss personal goals and experience support in the context of healthy relationship.
Employment Training
Participants work as full-time employees at the HOPE Center Thrift Store. Our goal is to train employees who are dependable and work with initiative and integrity. Our program participants train in multiple areas and pass multiple training certifications, receiving feedback from job coaches on their employment strengths and areas needing growth.
Supplemental Education
For those wanting to pursue their GED we provide paid time to study during the work week.