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From the governor's mansion
Our Founder and CEO, Nora El-Khouri Spencer was featured in the National Association of Home Builders’ latest article, “Taking a Seat at the Table,” for her dedication to advancing the construction industry.
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We’re excited to share that our very own instructor (and original Hope Grad!), Martrisha Bradshaw, is featured on a recent episode of the podcast This Is Uncomfortable.
Tune in to hear our Founder & CEO, Nora, on the Not Ready for the Farm podcast hosted by Judy Miller and Jess Anderson.
We were incredibly proud to see some of our Hope sheroes featured on ABC11 in a special segment for Women’s History Month.
Hope graduate Cierra landed her dream internship at REDesign.build — where her supervisor turned out to be another Hope grad, Bri.
Our trainees are building bookcases for Book Harvest’s Book Babies program — CEO Nora and Book Harvest’s Tabitha Blackwell shared the story with Chapelboro.
Hope's summer graduation ceremony was one for the books! Our largest ceremony to date was filled with excitement and we were so grateful to have members from the Lowe's foundation attend…
Durham Tech was recently featured in an article in The New York Times that discusses the challenges community colleges are facing with federal grant funding.The article highlights Durham…
Our CEO and Founder, Nora El-Khouri Spencer, fiercely pushes back on the characterization of our job training as "wasteful," in a segment with Chapelboro. Nora emphasizes the impact Hope…
Hope Renovation recently received a letter from the U.S. Department of Labor delivering significant news: $300,000 in grant funding, part of the Trump administration's federal cuts, has…
Hope Renovations was one of seven organizations selected for the prestigious Women in Apprenticeship & Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant. Last week the Department of Labor terminated…
A Mother's Day bird feeder project sparked more than just creativity; it ignited a passion for Hope Renovations.
Overcoming obstacles with grit and grace, Pawn's story is one of remarkable transformation.
Creating accessible spaces, building confident futures.We had the privilege of working for one of our dedicated donors, who entrusted us with a repair job that went beyond simply fixing a…
CBS17 recently highlighted Hope Renovations' exciting selection as a recipient of major funding through the Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants.
Hope Renovations was recently featured on PBS NC's series titled My Home NC! This highlight captured the essence of our work, showcasing our mission to empower women and gender-expansive…
Our incredible founder and CEO, Nora El-Khouri Spencer, has been named one of AdWeek’s Most Influential SMB Marketers of 2024!In this exclusive interview, Nora shares the inspiring story of…
Together, we're offering a five-week course at Wake Tech's Beltline Education Center, where students will learn essential construction skill
Hope came to Apparo with the goal to expand our Trades Training Program to new locations. We recognized the need to enhance our operations and provide a seamless learning experience for our…
Discover how Nora Spencer's NAHB award has propelled Hope forward. Read the full story.
Hope Renovations was featured on Spectrum News, sharing the inspiring story of how Hope came to be and the positive impact we're making. The article highlights the purpose of Hope and the…
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