As you may have read in our Winter 2021 Newsletter, Ruben and Maricela, two recent graduates of Hope Builders’ training successfully launched their careers. 23-year old Ruben applied to Hope Builders healthcare training program after learning about it from a friend. He felt stuck working in a minimum wage job at his neighborhood recreation center…

Hope Builders recently celebrated the following 26 young adults, who achieved the ultimate goal of our program; they not only launched their careers, but for the last 6 months they have remained employed, persisting through the ups and downs that many of us face when starting our professional life. And, Hope Builders has been with…

Hope Builders is proud to highlight Insight Investments as a Platinum Sponsor of the 10 Days of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign.  In addition to their financial support, Insight Investments has served as an employer and active partner to Hope Builders, through their iCare initiative—a program to connect their employees with local non-profit organizations to donate their time during the work week. Insight Investment’s employees consistently volunteer as mock interviewers, preparing Hope Builders’…

Hope Builders is grateful to The R.J. Noble Company for their Platinum Sponsorship of the 10 Days of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign.  A Hope Builders’ partner for more than, 15 years, R.J. Noble believes “our social responsibility is to be a community leader and practice good citizenship in the Orange, CA area by supporting local charities.” In addition to generous financial support, Owner Mike Carver helped guide the development…

It is an honor for Hope Builders to highlight Guaranty Chevrolet as a Premier Sponsor of the 10 Days of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign.   Guaranty Chevrolet and the Hamlin family are long-time friends of Hope Builders, serving as board and committee members and even employing program graduates. When discussing Guaranty Chevrolet’s philanthropic investment in Hope Builders, Owner Bruce Hamlin, shares “Of all the charities my…

Bridget Ford is a long-time friend of Hope Builders. Not only is she a generous Platinum Sponsor of this year’s 10 Days of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign, but she is also a dedicated volunteer and mentor to Hope Builders’ trainees.   Bridget has been an advocate of Hope Builders since 1995, when she first visited the program’s woodshop, where trainees carved…

We had a chance to speak with Greg Palmer, President and CEO of Supplemental Health Care, Premier sponsor of Hope Builders’ 10 Days of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign.   When asked why Supplemental Health Care chose to sponsor Hope Builders? Palmer responded, “It’s an extremely well-run organization that is leading disadvantaged youth to brighter futures, through innovative training, support and job placement. It’s important that our philanthropic dollars go…

Hope Builders is proud to recognize The Palmer Family Foundation for their continued dedication to the expansion of Hope Builders’ social enterprise and for the generous sponsorship of the 10 Day of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign.   Greg and Sally Palmer have been avid supporters of Hope Builders for over 20 years. Greg and Sally both share their time and expertise. Most notably in 2017, Greg co-founded HB100, a think tank of executives…

Hope Builders is proud to recognize eMaxx Partners as a Premier Sponsor of the 10 Days of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign.  eMaxx Partners’ CEO and Partner, and Hope Builders Board Chair, Tim Blett has been an integral leader in guiding Hope Builders’ strategic branding & growth. Most recently, Tim has lent his expertise to the launch of Hope Builders’ new website and the 10 Days of Building a Pathway to Prosperity campaign, even…

Since 1995, Providence has helped Hope Builders walk young people out of poverty. As members of both Hope Builders’ 100 and the board of directors, Providence has served as strategic advisors, helping Hope Builders chart its course for serving more Orange County young adults. By providing Hope Builders’ trainees with mentorship and employment opportunities, Providence has given many young adults a second chance.    When discussing Providence’s philanthropic investment in Hope Builders, Kevin Manemann, Providence Chief…