On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Bruce Hamlin, owner of Guaranty Chevrolet, will do the honors in announcing the grand prize winner of this year’s raffle at Hope Builders’ Light Up A Life gala. As a premier sponsor, Guaranty Chevrolet will generously donate the winner’s choice of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado or 2017 Chevrolet Volt. Since 2001,…

The 2012 police involved shootings in Anaheim sparked protests and riots in the city. In response to this, Hope Builders was among the community organizations that opened its doors in Anaheim. “We saw many of the issues – disenfranchisement, and lack of opportunity – we were dealing with here in Santa Ana coming to surface in Anaheim….

When Vanessa first came to Hope Builders, she was afraid—years of failure and disappointment had taken their toll. Right after high school, Vanessa found out that she was pregnant. After getting married, Vanessa and her new husband, Kevin, rented a room in a home shared by five other families. It was all they could afford…

Community-based organizations like Hope Builders are the new front door to the workforce and community colleges. This was one of the major themes that emerged from a panel of construction, healthcare and education leaders, who participated in Hope Builders’ April 26th convening of local employers, educators and community investors. The group discussed challenges that Orange…

Michael E. Balsamo serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Building Industry Association of Southern California. Mike’s role is to lead BIA Southern California in advancing its mission to be the single voice of building and development in Southern California. BIASC is a regional trade association that represents more than 1,100 member companies within…

Hope Builders proudly congratulates Knights of Malta, Orange County Chapter on their recognition at the 2017 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards! Knights of Malta will be honored for their outstanding contribution to the community in the areas of workforce development and financial literacy. The Spirit of Volunteerism Awards will be held Monday, April 24, 2017 at…

Read about how Hope Builders, equipped with improved capacity for learning and improvement and more robust programs, are engaging new funders and seizing emerging opportunities as a PropelNext grantee. Click on the image below to read more.

“Connect Over Coffee was an excellent way to kick off a Friday morning,” said Opus Bank’s Community Impact Manager Jamie Hauer. “Students were well prepped and were a delight to meet. I look forward to the next round,” echoed Tom Honan, board chair. Hauer and Honan joined other Hope Builders’ supporters like Brookfield Residential, Disneyland,…

Irving enters a classroom of eager young men and women who just enrolled in Hope Builders 16-week construction training program. Not long ago, he sat in one of those seats, looking to build a better life. Today, he volunteers his time by sharing his story. His message to them is simple. Everyone here—classmates, staff and…

Jessica organizes her desk at the end of her eight-hour day at work. Before going home to her apartment in Santa Ana, she picks up groceries at the market. She takes her 9-year-old daughter to her first dance class—her daughter is all smiles as they approach the dance studio together. This is Jessica’s new normal….