Making Ways To Succeed

30 years ago, a pastor’s heart broke after seeing the despair of young men’s lives on the streets… He decided to do something about it, learn all he can, and built a program that can truly help.

Get A Job

Qualifications

Two steps and you’re up! A job and a caring relationship lift a man from the streets into a life of transformation, belonging and generosity. These two steps seem simple, but are not easy to attain. Men without careful guidance and a past full of mistakes often fail on their own.

Hope Now’s Job Readiness Program is specifically designed for men ages 16-39 who meet any of the following criteria:

• gang ties

• arrest record

• drop out

CLIENTS | Be here on time, and stay for the whole program
DROP-INS WELCOME | Stop by, learn more, and talk to a counselor
TUE

SCHEDULE

1:00PM | Doors Open
Weights, Ping/Pong, Dominos, Cards
Counselors complete new client intake
2:00PM | Bible Study
3:00PM | Class
4:30PM | Dismiss

THU

SCHEDULE

1:00PM | Doors Open
1:05PM | Lunch
1:35PM | Movie
3:45PM | Class
4:30PM | Dismiss

"Thankful"

I heard about Hope Now through a friend who told me he knew of a place that can get guys with felonies jobs. One week after finishing the program, I was offered a job at Fresno Plumbing. I am thankful to God for opening the hearts of the staff at Hope Now so that they could help me.

 

MARCUS

Hope Now Graduate

"Always There For You"

My Hope Now counselor was a significant part of my change. I can’t emphasize that enough. He was always there for me and always on me when I felt like giving up. I remember him coming to my house and bringing quilts. My girlfriend and I were blown away how much he cared about us. We weren’t used to that kind of love.

 

GILBERT

Hope Now Graduate

"A Whole Lot Better"

Hope Now is always there for me. Without Hope Now, I think I’d be in prison or dead. Today, I see my life a whole lot better because of Hope Now.

 

JAMES

Hope Now Graduate

"Inspired Me"

Hope Now inspired me to want to make a change in my life. By hearing others testimonies and seeing what the program had done for others made me want to do better.

 

BEN

Hope Now Graduate

Documents
Get help getting your:
  • Social Security Card
  • California ID
  • CA Driver’s License
  • GED

…and other important documents needed to get a job.

Classes
In addition to helping clients obtain needed documents, Hope Now offers the following classes:
  • Anger Recognition & Release
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Substance Abuse
  • Job Search and Success
  • Finance
  • DMV Permit & Drivers License Test Prep and Training
Graduation Requirements

To graduate Hope Now’s program and begin actively working to gain employment, a client must:

  • Demonstrate Good Attendance
  • Complete All 6 Classes
  • Have Social Security Card
  • Have Valid ID (or Driver’s License)
  • Pass Drug Test (Conducted By Hope Now)

*Returning clients are assessed on an individual basis by Hope Now counselors and may be required to take some/all classes again. All other requirements remain the same.

Hire

A job is not only the goal, but the first step in a journey of transformation. The pride, success and reward that comes from an honest day’s work changes everything – one’s faith, family, and future.

Employers

Hope Now Partners with dozens of local businesses to assist with job placement to fill all kinds of needs and openings. 

Odd Jobs

We strive to provide at least one odd job to every young man in Hope Now’s job-readiness program. Let us know if you have an add job at your home or place of business. Every one is a win-win!

Employers

We are so grateful to the businesses, churhces, and organizations who have taken the initiative to employ the men of Hope Now. You are catalysts for real life-change not only in the men, but in their families and neighborhoods as well.

Win-Win Relationship

Hiring Hope Now graduates is a worthwhile investment in which everyone benefits

Desire Change

Men who want to transform their lives and take initiative to make necessary changes.

Teachable

Men between the ages of 16-39 who are still teachable.

Trustworthy

Men who are stepping up in responsibility and trust legally and within their families.

Care

Men who are learning to care about their lives, their families, and their future by being reliable and accountable.

Value

Men who are recognizing their value & worth and that they have something to offer.

Work Ethic

Men who are empowered to solve life’s problems, and focus on giving their best at work.

Hire

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Hope Now's Commitment
  • Screen and recommend hires to you.
  • Provide hires with basic training relating to appearance and attitude.
  • Maintain a caring and helping relationship with hires during the term of employment; minimizing any risk of failure.
  • Remains available to you for any assistance needed upon request to ensure hires are as productive at work.
  • Provide additional referrals for employment.
Your Commitment

 

  • Treat Hope Now hires with acceptance and respect as any employee in your company.
  • Pay Hope Now hires a fair wage and give raises or promotions as earned.
  • Look to assist with special training in areas of timeliness, the handling of money, and more… recognizing the troubled background of Hope Now hires.
  • Allow occasional visits by Hope Now staff to check on the Hope Now hire’s progress. Hope Now counselors will always check in at the office prior to visiting the employee.
  • Notify Hope Now if the work or attitude of the employee is unsatisfactory, recognizing our willingness to assist with the problem.
Jobs We've Placed

 

• Warehouse
• Cashier
• Landscaping
• Construction
• HVAC Installation
• Busboy
• Delivery Driver
• Medical Assistant
• Food Preparation
• Plumbing
• Manufacturing
• Pool Construction & Maintenance
• Events Setup
• Woodworking
• Solar Installation
• Janitorial
• Painting
• Stocking Merchandise
many more…

"Respectful, Kind, and Loved"

We have on two occasions hired young men brought to us from Hope Now. Each young man has been respectful, kind, and loved by our pastors, directors and office staff.

 

GEORGE POSTHUMUS

Senior Pastor, Riverpark Bible Church

"A Shining Light"

Our relationship with Hope Now has been a true blessing to our staff, congregation and community. I feel blessed that the Lord has placed me in a position where I can have direct contact with people like the Hope Now staff and its participants. This ministry presents a shining light in our broken world.

 

TORSTEN GRUNBERG

Director of Finance & Facilities, First Presbyterian Church, Fresno

"Remarkable Success"

We are truly blessed by the work at Hope Now with two of my employees. We’ve experienced remarkable success and accountability of their program; all in the name of the Lord.

 

BILL LEBDA

Owner, Secure-It-New

"Long and Successful History"

We have a long and successful history of working with Hope Now. We are proud to have placed a number of their clients with the employers we serve. Many have been hired from temporary positions to full time employment.

 

TIM CONBOY

Marketing Manager, Ultimate Staffing Services

"Proud Sponsor and Partner"

Fresno Plumbing & Heating, Inc. has been a proud sponsor and partner with Hope Now for over 20 years. We are only where we are today through the grace of God and look forward to a future supporting Hope Now – mutually benefiting by gaining dedicated employees and contributing to the betterment of our community.

 

LARRY KUMPE

President/Owner, Fresno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

"Puts a Young Man On the Right Track"

Hope Now always sends us hard working employees when we need them. I recommend Hope Now to employers needing labor. Hiring from this organization helps put a young man on the right track.

 

JASON NEWMAN

Plant Manager, Dan-D-Pak

"Neverending Love and Support"

We are impressed by this organization and their assistance and dedication to young men in our community. The staff at Hope Now helps so many employees and employers, their never-ending love and support cannot be measured. Our company has been truly blessed to hire young men from Hope Now For Youth.

 

BILL ROLBIECKI

Plant Manager, Dan-D-Pak

"A Helpful Resource"

I’ve had a great experience working with Hope Now. The organization is a helpful resource that we can turn to when we are looking for candidates for employment. We have found employees hired through Hope Now have a good attitude, are respectful, and grateful for the opportunity.

 

JARED MEDARIS

President, Expo Party Rentals

"Some of Our Best Employees"

We have worked with Hope Now For Youth since 2006. We are proud to say that many individuals who have come from Hope Now are some of our best employees. Hope Now is professional and upstanding in their work ethic.

 

TONI KEMP

National Director, Exact Staff Inc.

Thank You For Hiring Hope Now Graduates!
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Donald Plum Designs DPS Telecom DT Furniture & Bikes Dunavant of California Duncan Enterprises Eagle Powder Coating Electric Motor Shop E. L. Wills Emerzian Woodworking Equity Windows & Siding Erik Mott Painting Fabricated Extrusion Co First Presbyterian Church, Fresno Fleming Foods Floway Pumps Fortune-Ratliff Construction Fresno Art Museum Fresno Bagel Fresno Bee Fresno Body Works Fresno Conservation Corps Fresno Infinity Fresno Lincoln Mercury Fresno Meat Company Fresno Mitsubishi Fresno Plumbing & Heating Fresno City – Pubic Utilities Fresno City – Parks & Recreation Fresno City – Sanitation Department Fresno County Fresno County Clerk Fruit Fillings Inc. 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Renaissance Construction Rex Moore Electrical Richard’s Plumbing Rick Parker Construction Ritchie Trucking Services River Oak Properties Robb Ross Foods Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater Rouch Builders Royal T Management Safe-T-Cab Saint Agnes Medical Center San Joaquin Rehabilitation Hospital San Joaquin Pest Control Sandel Glass Sanger City Public Works Schaal/Lechner Construction Scelzi Enterprises Scrimco, Inc. Sequoia Community Health Foundation Servi-Tech Controls Sierra Building Materials Silton International Cases & Manufacturing Sinbad Sweets Slam Specialties Snelling Temporary Services Solakian Plastics Solatube Sony Spencer Enterprises Steelcon, Inc. Steelscapes Storage Systems Sturdy Manufacturing Sunrise Medical Sunset Waste Paper Suss Construction Co. Sweet Tomatoes Taco Bell Tanney Machine & Manufacturing Tele-Sense Communications Tenneco Packaging T.G. Schmeiser Co. Thermo King Fresno Tile Interiors Tilemaster T & J Landscaping T.K. 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Odd Jobs

There are always lots of things to get done around your house or place of business, but never enough time to get to it all… Maybe you could use a bit of help?

We have guys ready to lend a hand!

It’s easy – just fill out the form below, or call to arrange for Hope Now’s dependable, courteous, and hard working men to knock it out in a morning or afternoon?

(559) 237-7215

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Community Means Standing Together

Individuals & Foundations

American Endowment Foundation
Central Valley Community Foundation
Commonwealth Charitable Fund
Eaton Foundation
Fresno State Humanics Students4Giving Foundation
Gary & Barbara Marsella Family Foundation
SG Foundation

 

Businesses

True Organic
Derrel’s Mini Storage
J.P. Lamborn Company
JD Food
Fresno Plumbing and Heating
Tender Lovin Care
StoryLand
RM King
Hedrick's Chevrolet
John Rich & Company
Reptile Ron Animal Presentations
Row 10 Design
Zenith Insurance Company

Churches

First Presbyterian Church | Fresno, CA
Redemption Bible Church 
Friendship Church | Palm Desert, CA
Peoples Church
The Word Community Church
The Pardoned
Bethany Inner-City Church
Bethany Mennonite Brethren
Mountain View Presbyterian Church | Loveland, Colorado
Monmouth Community Presbyterian Church
Narrow Way Bible Church
The Refinery | Calwa, CA
Biola Congregational Church
Campus Bible Church
Easton Presbyterian Church
First Armenian Presbyterian Church
Fowler Presbyterian Church
Friendship Church
Sanger Community Church

Organizations

The California Endowment
Community Justice Center
Center for Community Transformation | Fresno Pacific University
Martin Park | Lowell & Webster Neighborhoods
Valley Teen Ranch | Madera, CA
Central Valley Teen Challenge
California GO-BIZ | Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Board of State and Community Corrections

 

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