Like many in America, a family tragedy left Isis Harris reeling and, soon after, buried in medical debt. Unable to keep up with the mounting prescription costs and hospital bills after her son was shot, she knew she had to make a change in her career.
But she knew that […]
Spring of 2021 Constructing Hope graduate Matthew Jacobsen is an example of how preparation and dedication can lead to opportunity in a short period of time.
Matthew, a former 2-time state champion wrestler, got mixed in with the wrong crowds shortly after […]
Philanthropy groups are pointing out a big gap in donations toward groups focused on women’s and girls’ issues during Women’s History Month this year.
According to the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, less than 2% of philanthropic dollars go to such organizations, but a different model for giving could help fill the […]
They say that in construction and design, there is speed, there is high quality, and there is cheap – your client can only have two of these. While I’m not predicting any sort of a major down turn any time in the near future, what I would say is […]
TELL US ABOUT YOUR ART.
Currently, I focus on portraiture and landscape with an affinity for capturing Black women in all their glory, beauty, and vulnerability. Eyes are truly windows to the soul—I pay special attention to them. When you first look at one of my portraits, their gaze will […]
“I was just tired of only getting temporary gigs, I wanted career stability.”
Spring of 2019 graduate Cicely Dale worked for years within the trades in various roles prior to joining (enrolling? I like enrolling) in Constructing Hope’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program, but capped out […]
The Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Initiatives is the largest city-led grant initiative in the U.S. that prioritizes racial and social equity. The SEED Grant Fund prioritizes BIPOC- and women-led small business initiatives and projects, programs, or services that support economic and educational development of communities most impacted […]
“Straight To The League”
Kavon Bailey-Hall’s story is about preparation, perseverance and opportunity. Kavon joined the pre-apprenticeship program while still in high school, after trying different sports and programs left him wanting more for his career prospects. He knew college wasn’t for him, but […]
FREE and open to youth of color and allies grades 7-12
Monday, January 17, 2022, 11am-1:30pm PST, Zoom
Register by January 7: bit.ly/hhamlk22_signup
Join us for a virtual one-day design and hip hop event! Explore the world of architecture through the lens of hip hop culture and work with […]
For Michael, Constructing Hope was transformative. Before he heard about the program at a job fair, he was unemployed and on probation. Despite having no construction experience whatsoever, he decided to give the program a try. Michael had to work a part time job to support his family […]
