February 2006

Hopeworks 'N Camden: Expanding the Futures of Youth

Hopeworks News: February 2006

In life there is a time for everything: a time to smile, a time to cry, a time to laugh, a time to be sad, a time to work and I time to play; now it is time for me to say goodbye. My time here was an experience that I will always hold close to my heart. From the first time I stepped into the doors of Hopeworks, the welcome that I received was unbelievable. Everyday here was a new challenge that I undertook with open arms and an open mind. The helpfulness of staff and trainees was immense not only when it came to the work I needed their help to complete but also when it came to deeper issues. My time here will forever be in my heart and the positive effect on my life will be shown everywhere I go. The trainees at Hopeworks are my role models; they have excelled the stands society has set for them and learnt skills and done things (example give talks at conferences) that persons in their “said positions” just don’t do. Just as many who have passed through these doors, so will I leave to always to “learn to learn” as I continue my life’s journey. This is not the end; it’s the beginning of a new chapter of my life. As I say goodbye to those I have grown to love and appreciate here at Hopeworks I want you to know I will always be out there checking up on you and I will miss you dearly.

Thank you and goodbye,
Zelka Martin

Youth Updates:

Najee Williams, Jackie Mojica, and Thomas Perez all began their first semester at Camden County College while Mario Arriola and Tiana Davis continued their college careers....Luis Rodriguez and Sabrina Gomez presented their personal web sites and will be working on their Production tests...Angel Rodriguez has sent in all of his college applications...Armando Martinez has been accepted to St. Joseph's Prep...

College Update

Kaya Ramirez has made the dean's list at the Philadelphia Art Institute. She is maintaining a 3.7 GPA, and is currently working on a project about Hopeworks for one of her classes. Way to go Kaya!...Yessinia Nieves will be attending Fairleigh Dickinson University in the fall, entering into their nursing program. Good Luck Yessinia!

Hopeworks Observed

Wendy Green, a PHD student at UPenn, for education, is currently observing Hopeworks for her Introduction to Ethnographic Methods class . Her focus is on how learning occurs in alternative educational settings. Welcome, Wendy!

Upcoming Events:

2/22/06- Hopeworks to attend Philadelphia 76ers game

2/24-2/25/06-Hopeworks Youth Present at UPenn Ethnography Forum with Carol Thompson

3/1-3/4/2006- Hopeworks attends GeoTech conference in Dallas, TX

3/3-4/1-2006- Formation Director Kathleen Deitch goes on a 30 day retreat

3/24-4/9/2006- Father Jeff goes to London for a Group Relations Conference

View Our Latest Clients:

Waterside Trust

The Beijing Center

Keep an eye out for these upcoming sites:
Cramer Hill CDC
Earth Share of NJ
Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary
Camden Diocese
Grace Lutheran Church

Camden Youth Drug Court

Greater Philadelphia Settlements

Would you like to help create HOPE in the lives of Camden youth?

Hopeworks 'N Camden 543 State St. Camden, NJ 08102 Phone: 856-365-HOPE Fax: 856-365-8734
email: info@hopeworks.org

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