Hope Builders is deeply grateful to The Palmer Family Foundation for their continued support. Since 2001, Greg and Sally Palmer have championed Hope Builders, inspired by the resilience of the young adults the organization serves. They continue to raise awareness and funds so hundreds of Orange County young adults can find direction and build stable…

Hope Builders is proud to recognize DreamCraft, along with Steve and Shelly Amato, for their generous support of the Heroes of Hope celebration that kicked off this year’s 10 Days for Launching Careers campaign. Thanks to the production and in-kind donation of DreamCraft’s museum-quality displays, attendees experienced an immersive, inspiring environment where they could explore…

Hope Builders proudly recognizes Walt Disney Imagineering for their partnership and investment in workforce development. Their steadfast commitment has helped more than 200 young adults each year gain the technical skills and professional readiness to meet the needs of local employers. Walt Disney Imagineering has strengthened Hope Builders through board participation and generous financial contributions….

This morning, Hope Builders welcomed an incredible group of volunteers to support our construction trainees through a speed networking workshop. In just a few hours, they helped turn nervous handshakes into confident introductions. Professional communication is essential to launching successful careers, and today’s workshop gave trainees the chance to practice sharing their strengths, refining their…

As Hope Builders celebrates 30 years of transforming lives, we take this milestone as an opportunity to revisit the guiding principles set forth by our founder, Sister Eileen McNerney. These words, passed onto us at her retirement in 2008, remind us why we first opened our doors in 1995: to meet young people where they…

At Hope Builders, we recognize that a young person cannot achieve success in the workforce without making a personal commitment to change. Our team provides the guidance, resources, and support as outlined on Hope Builders’ student journey. Over 30 years, we have learned that unless a young person is ready to show up and work…

Pat and Jill Ortiz are Heroes of Hope who helped lay the foundation, quite literally, from which Hope Builders continues to empower young people to build a pathway to prosperity. Their journey began in 1997, when Hope Builders was still in its early years and bench making was one of the few hands-on opportunities available…

Hope Builders is excited to announce the appointment of Bruce Young to its Board of Directors. Bruce brings extensive experience in commercial banking and a deep commitment to advancing opportunities for young adults in our community. As a member of the Board, he will provide valuable strategic guidance to further strengthen Hope Builders’ mission and…

In September, PCL Construction welcomed Hope Builders trainees to their Santa Ana Public Library jobsite. Trainees had the opportunity to tour the site and see the project in action and hear directly from trade partners as well as PCL employees about their own career journeys—from their first steps in construction to the skills and mindset…

Hope Builders extends heartfelt thanks to Clark Construction for their generosity as a Premier Level supporter. Their partnership exemplifies what it means to invest in the future workforce. Each year, Clark Construction helps expand Hope Builders’ impact by cohosting the Builder’s Luncheon, connecting local subcontractors with our mission. This year, they also opened a job…