A LOOK AHEAD…YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP US ACCOMPLISH 2021 GOALS
GOAL 3: INCREASING FAMILY INCOME
YOU EMPOWER FAMILIES! Before moving into Door of Hope we were staying in motels. I was in between jobs and just trying to get on my feet to get my own space for me and my two boys. Every day I was calling 211 to get any sort of assistance. Every program I was referred to was full or had a long waiting list. By the grace of God, I found Door of Hope…and my life changed! Not only have they given unlimited support for me andmy boys, but they also launched a paid internshipprogramcalled “Pathways”whichgave residents, likeme, anopportunity to work alongside Door of Hope staff to learn a new work skill. When I applied I was nervous and excited all at the same time! I did not know what to expect. At first, my goal was to learn a new work skill while we were going through this pandemic, but as I started working my goal changed to finding a permanent job with a company where I can put my new found knowledge to use. I am so proud to say that I am the first ever Human Resources Intern! —Brittany, Pathways Intern 2020/21 Brittany, one of our Pathways interns, is currently being mentored by our Human Resources Manager for a career in Human Resources.
While Casa will be our only shelter program fully dedicated to education programs for all residents, we plan to make this “education track” available to other residents across all shelter programs as a pathway out of poverty. We will also offer internships to a handful of residents. PATHWAYS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: Last October, we launched Door of Hope’s Pathways Internship Program— empowering parents to increase their earning potential by gaining marketable skills and valuable work experience. The internship consists of 10 hours/week paid job training, interview and resume coaching, work experience and mentorship. EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Each mother living in the new shelter will enroll in a vocational certification program and live there up to 2 years while she finishes her education and then finds work in her new professional field. We will prioritize these mothers for scholarships, although scholarship funds may also be used for parents in our other shelters completing their GEDs or other education programs. “ Since starting the Internship Program I have learned a lot about myself. This program has not only helped me gain knowledge but it also helped build my self-confidence by pushing me beyond my limits to be the best. ”
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