As a single father of two, I was looking for an opportunity to find a career that would support my family. Prior to enrolling in Constructing Hope, I was working hard, but wasn’t making a living wage. I started out at $13.50/hour, and after 3 years with the […]
I have been working in the trades since graduating from Constructing Hope in March, 2019. Upon graduation, I immediately took a temporary job working with Brand Safeway at their Vancouver shop. I got this position through Lisa with True Blue, who gave a presentation at Constructing Hope. […]
From Michael Brown to George Floyd to the unrest in downtown Portland, race has become an ever more visible issue. Fortunately, here in The Rose City, we have a gem that has been creating career paths in the construction industry for the formerly incarcerated, who are disproportionately people of […]
‘Constructing Hope’ rebuilds the lives of people who get out of prison with jobs in construction. Dave Dahl, the ex-con who started Dave’s Killer Bread, recently gave them a huge donation. One man says ‘Constructing Hope’ has completely changed his life. Byron Walker was incarcerated when […]
Around the House with Eric G radio interview – This aired on 860AM on Saturday 7/18 and is now available as a podcast – LISTEN
Participants: Pat Daniels, Dave Dahl, and Bobby Hamilton, CH Graduate and now Constructing Hope Employee/Case Manager
How has Constructing Hope impacted your life?
I transitioned out a healthcare assistant job making a little more than minimum wage. I worked over 40 hours some weeks and had hours during the evenings and early mornings without overtime pay. I didn’t like being behind a […]
Dave Dahl is helping people rebuild their lives with a generous donation to “Constructing Hope”. Watch video
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For 20 years Constructing Hope has been training skilled workers and Leveling the Playing Field in the construction industry.
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From July 7th through July 24, 2020 […]
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