Hope Builders (2023, 2024)

Location: Orange County, CA

Our mission is to inspire and transform the lives of young people through the power of dance and access to higher education.

Grant Recipient in 2023 - $15,000

Their $15,000 Grant from Impact Giving will enroll more students into the Medical Assistant job training program at Hope Builders. There are about 30,000 unemployed and undereducated young adults (ages 16-24) in Orange County and employers have thousands of open positions. The costs come from training materials, transportation vouchers, mental health support, and a $100 weekly stipend each student receives during training.

Grant Recipient in 2024 - $20,000

Hope Builders will use their $20,000 Grant from Impact Giving to connect more young adults to healthcare careers. As part of their 2-year expansion of its medical assisting program, they will grow enrollment from 91 trainees in 2023 to 166 in 2024. Monies to be used for course materials, scrubs, supplies, stipends, etc.