HOPE BUILDERS BLOG
A Lasting Legacy: Construction Training at Hope Builders
March marks the 19th anniversary of the launch of Hope Builders’ construction training program in a 10,000 square foot warehouse in Santa Ana. Hope Builders was first introduced to the construction industry through its original social enterprise, The Benchmakers, which hired young adults to build mission-style garden benches. The Benchmakers’ early designs incorporated old pine…
Hope Builders Urgently Needs Your Help
Dear Community Members, Hope Builders urgently needs your help. I am particularly worried that our current trainees, who have demonstrated so much progress to date, risk falling even further behind. To make matters worse, Hope Builders has postponed its annual Builder’s Luncheon and is also projecting lower revenue through its social enterprise, leading to an anticipated shortfall of almost $300,000 through the end…
Where are they now? – Adrian G., 2008 Graduate
In honor of our 25th Anniversary we’ve been reaching out to our many talented alumni for updates on how the skills training and support around life’s challenges they received at Hope Builders has empowered them to thrive. Our longtime supporters may remember Adrian, pictured right, as our 2008 Light Up A Life Gala speaker. That…
2020 Marks Hope Builders’ 25th Anniversary
This year marks Hope Builders’ 25th anniversary. Since 1995 Hope Builders has helped more than 6,000 young people move from poverty to prosperity. Join us in honoring this milestone by revisiting our founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange as the first feature in our anniversary series. Click here for a personal recounting…
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…
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…
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