Laws related to the Tennessee prison system are updated on a regular basis. Sometimes, the changes are procedural and don’t impact most of Tennessee’s citizens. But when the state officially condones partnerships…
Continue Reading ›The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau states that, as of 2019, Memphis is home to more than 650,000 residents. World Population Review reports that it’s the second largest city in…
Continue Reading ›This month, we’re highlighting the work we do in Memphis and Shelby County to prepare incarcerated individuals to reenter the workforce. This work is critically important; justice-involved individuals represent a group that…
Continue Reading ›September is National Workforce Development Month! We’re celebrating by highlighting the work we do in Memphis and Shelby County to prepare incarcerated individuals to reenter the workforce. This work is critically important;…
Continue Reading ›Stigmas surrounding the hiring of previously incarcerated individuals are being challenged by 21st-century values. Modern hiring decisions are made considering the whole person, not just their history. But old habits and ways…
Continue Reading ›At Hope 2 Hire, we feel it’s important to keep the people we serve and our supporters in the loop about changes that could impact them. In this blog post, we’ll provide…
Continue Reading ›At Hope 2 Hire, we believe that the most effective way to reduce recidivism is by creating a clear path to meaningful employment. We’ve made it our mission to assist incarcerated individuals…
Continue Reading ›Currently and previously incarcerated people have a long road ahead of them – one that’s not easily traveled, especially alone. If you’re wondering what you can do to help, know that your…
Continue Reading ›Hope 2 Hire was founded out of a desire to build a stronger community through hands-on job training and life skills development for the prison population of Memphis. By establishing a system…
Continue Reading ›Supporting people in prison requires a holistic, multifaceted approach. At Hope 2 Hire, our ultimate goal and programming centers around education, job preparedness and professional connection building. But we recognize that our…
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