HOPE BUILDERS BLOG
Guaranty Chevrolet- Making a Difference in its Community
“When anyone attends Hope Builders’ event in September, they always walk away with astonishment,” said Bruce Hamlin, owner of Guaranty Chevrolet. The crowd was filled with excitement as Bruce Hamlin took the stage to announce the winner of a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS or a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse Premier. Since 2002, Guaranty Chevrolet has been…
2019 Light Up a Life Gala
Hope Builders raised over $710,000 in Net Proceeds at 2019’s Light Up a Life Gala. Hope Builders would like to thank all those who sponsored and attended the gala, with a special thank you to its Best of Friends Honoree, PCL Construction!
Providence St. Joseph Health – A Pillar of Support
For 24 years, Providence St. Joseph Health and its ministries in Orange County—St. Joseph Hospital, Mission Hospital and St. Jude Medical Center—have partnered with Hope Builders to improve conditions of the most vulnerable Orange County residents. In addition to providing direct patient care, Providence St. Joseph Health partners with Hope Builders to connect disadvantaged youth…
Behr Paint Company – Investing in Orange County Youth
Hope Builders is grateful to Behr Paint Company, and its parent company Masco Corporation, for the multiple ways they invest in its youth. Headquartered in Santa Ana for over 60 years, the Behr leadership team recently welcomed a group of trainees from the Construction Training Program to tour their state-of-the-art R&D facility. From the top…
Best of Friends Honoree—PCL Construction
Elton Murakami, DBIA, Area Leader of Orange County, will be accepting the 2019 Best of Friends Award on behalf of PCL Construction at the Light Up a Life Gala. Hope Builders is proud to honor PCL Construction with the Best of Friends Award at its annual Light Up a Life Gala on September 14,…
Builders’ Luncheon 2019 Raised Over $120,000!
Leaders in the construction industry from across Orange County gathered for Hope Builders annual Builders’ Luncheon where they raised over $120,000! Nearly 100 attendees enjoyed delicious BBQ at the luncheon hosted by Clark Construction, PCL Construction and McCarthy. Guests were faced with anticipation as they entered the warehouse where two covered cars were showcased from…
Amigo Spotlight: Decorative Arts Society
“They were prepared, eager and READY!” said Madeline Hayward, Grant Chair of Decorative Arts Society (DARTS), after volunteering with Hope Builders. Last month, board members of DARTS had the opportunity to see the impact of their funds by participating in the mock interviews with trainees from Hope Builders’ healthcare program. DARTS is an Orange County…
What Qualities are Important to Construction Employers?
To hire a Hope Builder, please contact Maria Avila at mavila@tsjhopebuilders.org or (714) 543-5105 ext. 137.
Amigo Spotlight: Disneyland Resort
As part of the “Million Dollar Dazzle” program celebrating the Resort’s 60th anniversary, Disneyland Resort surprised Hope Builders with a $60,000 donation to benefit the Amigo program, supporting our mission to provide Orange County’s most disadvantaged youth with the life skills and job training needed to achieve enduring personal and professional success. In addition to…
Securing a Strong Future for All Californians
To close California’s economic divide and grow the state’s economy, we must invest in innovative education and training strategies that give all of California’s workers and businesses the skills they need to compete in the economy. That’s why 40 organizations, including Hope Builders, have joined National Skills Coalition to urge governor-elect Newsome to prioritize skill…
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