Expansion in the works at Constructing Hope
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nonprofit organization Constructing Hope has increased the number of students it can serve through its pre-apprenticeship program as part of a makeover at its Northeast Portland facility.
Constructing Hope Workforce Training Center Re-Opens Doors
Portland, OR. Constructing Hope is a nonprofit that trains low-income people to work in the construction industry. The organization hosted a Grand Re-opening on April 21st to showcase new additions that can accommodate larger classes and more job training options. The building, at 405 NE Church St, can now host […]
‘Constructing Hope’ offers workforce training to help build futures
PORTLAND, Ore. — A program focused on helping people rebuild their lives is getting a big boost.
‘Constructing Hope’ took KATU through their newly renovated workforce training center. The building in northeast Portland will allow for larger class sizes, which will open up more job training spots.
Their focus is on […]
Constructing Hope builds path to living-wage construction jobs for those who need them most
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 […]
Giving Circles Provide Way for Women to Engage in Philanthropy
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 […]
Constructing Hope Board Member Feature Via Pamplin Media
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 […]
Constructing Hope grad/muralist Sade Duboise
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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 […]
Constructing Hope for Vulnerable Portlanders
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 […]
Oregon Hip Hop Architecture MLK Day
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 […]
Viewpoint: Constructing Hope, labor pipeline, building inclusive workplaces
Constructing Hope Board Chair Mel Jones (left) and the organization’s Executive Director Pat Daniels on a job site. NAIM HASAN PHOTOGRAPHY
It’s an amazing time to work in the construction industry. People and services are in high demand. We can earn good money, and we’re […]