Hope Builders is proud to recognize State Farm as a supporter in its efforts to help Orange County’s young people realize their dreams. Since 2021, State Farm has invested in the mentorship, life skills and job skills training of Hope Builders’ trainees through its Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants. Additionally, State Farm team members like,…

Hope Builders is proud to announce that, in collaboration with 17 other organizations, the Orange County Community Foundation’s March 21st “The Future is Working” Giving Day raised over $415,000 to develop a stronger workforce for Orange County. We are grateful to those who gave in support of Hope Builders, exceeding our goal to raise nearly…

Ana first applied to Hope Builders in 2021. A survivor of domestic violence, Ana, shares “I was not confident in myself and felt like I had no motivation or goals since I couldn’t afford college.” Even though Ana never set up an initial interview, Hope Builders stayed in touch with monthly emails to encourage her…

On Thursday, February 16th, Hope Builders celebrated 148 young adults who achieved significant milestones—ranging from training completion to long-term career retention—along Hope Builders’ student journey at the Winter Advancement ceremony. Construction program graduate, Fredi, served as a keynote speaker to commemorate his successful completion of training and career launch. Prior to learning about Hope Builders,…

Hope Builders exists to unlock the greatness of young adults in our community. In the last 6 months: By June, we expect to: Under the strategic leadership of Shawna Smith, Hope Builders’ Executive Director, and Alex Calabrese, CEO of RSI Equity Partners and Vice Chairman of the Board and Chair of the Operations Committee, Hope…

This week, the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) named Hope Builders’ 2023 10 Days for Launching Careers event as a top 5 Unique Event in their 2024 Charity Event Guide (page 54). Cheril Hendry, CEO & Owner of Brandtailers, and Tim Blett, CEO & Partner of eMaxx Partners, led Hope Builders’ creative and fundraising efforts…

In the fall, we shared that 24 young adults completed orientation for Hope Builders’ Construction Training Program. To follow up on their progress, we recently checked in with Joshua, one of the new trainees, to hear about his first weeks of training.   How did you hear about Hope Builders? My oldest brother and his wife…

Paul first learned of Hope Builders in 1999 after joining St. Joseph Health System as a senior financial analyst. During his time with the health system, Paul worked with several Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, Hope Builders’ founders. “I had daily interactions with the Sisters in the office, or while visiting the hospitals or…

Last week, 24 young adults attended orientation for Hope Builders’ newest Construction Training Program cohort. Orientation marks the end of the Applicant Stage of Hope Builders’ Student Journey, pictured above. During this one-week introduction to Hope Builders, prospective trainees meet with staff, including their training supervisor, support specialist and employment readiness coordinator, to more deeply…

Hope Builders’ annual fall fundraiser, 10 Days for Launching Careers, ran from August 26th through Labor Day. The primary focus of the campaign this year was to recognize the perseverance and transformation of trainees as they triumphantly “Turn Roadblocks into Pathways”. Sponsors and VIP guests gathered on August 24th to kick off the campaign at…