A program like Hope 2 Hire can be implemented in prisons around the world and see success. But what makes Memphis a prime candidate for this program? Simply put – there is…

At Hope 2 Hire, we want to see our participants succeed post-release. Our main goal is to provide the resources necessary so that upon release, previously incarcerated individuals have everything required to…

There’s competition in the job market, which means it’s very important for candidates to come prepared with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce. It’s even more important for people entering…

The statistics on recidivism in America are startling. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, within three years of release, about two-thirds of state prisoners are arrested again. The holistic approach of…

According to the NAACP, more than 2 million people are incarcerated in the United States, making up roughly 21 percent of the world’s prison population. Unfortunately, there are still stereotypes associated with…

Hope 2 Hire was created with a vision of lowering the recidivism rate in Memphis. The national average of those formerly in prison being re-incarcerated within their first three years from release…

Searching for a job can be stressful, especially after a period of unemployment. Any time out of work can make it harder to find a position. If you served prison time, it's…

Where we are, one year after our founding One year ago, the founders of what would soon become Hope 2 Hire were burdened by the troubling statistics of Memphians within the criminal…

Most people re-entering society want a chance to start over but are unsure where to start. So, when times get hard, housing is unstable and jobs are hard to come by, many formerly…