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What is HOPEworks?

  • Mentorship

    Creating a culture of care, mutual respect, and collaboration is key for the HOPEworks Youth program. Safe space for students to unwind, process, and share with peers and mentors in support of fostering emotional maturity is at the heart of the HOPEworks program.

  • Homework help + tutoring

    Academic success is one component of the HOPEworks Youth program. Our sites have a professional tutor who will work with your student to assist them in achieving their academic goals and potential.

Middle School

  • Safe Environment

  • Tutoring

  • Community

High School

  • Open Study Hall

  • Coffee Shop

  • Resource Hub

FAQs

 

Who is HOPEworks for?

Hopeworks is for any Rutherford County student in middle or high school! The program is FREE and designed to inspire students to become community leaders.

Does HOPEworks offer transportation?

At this time, Hopeworks cannot offer transportation to or from the sites. Parents/guardians must arrange all transportation for their student(s).

How does it work?

Any Middle School or High School student is invited to come from 3:30pm-6pm on Wednesdays (middle school) and Thursdays (high school) at the Blue Ridge Hope Village and study in a safe and cozy environment. This site also offers an exclusive student only hot chocolate/coffee shop for free/donation for students.

Why are Middle and High School meetings separate?

Our goal is to meet students where they are educationally, developmentally, and holistically. Students are already separated out in middle and high school, so to be consistent with this model, we feel it works best to keep them split between the two groups.

What does community building mean?

For our program, community building activities need to be FUN! During our community building time, students will have the opportunity to engage in a game, activity, and a plethora of other activities.

How do I get involved?

If you are a parent or guardian of a student who may be a good fit for HOPEworks at Rutherfordton, please email John Miller at john@blueridgehope.org, or call 1-828-539-4649!

For anyone interested in volunteering or partnering with the HOPEworks program, you may also contact John via email/phone.

  • The Blue Ridge Hope Village (654 West Main St, Forest City, NC 28043)