Serving Individuals and Families in Hudson, Union, and Somerset Counties, New Jersey
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Incorporated
Adult Education and Financial Literacy
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the specific benefit program. When meeting with HOPES staff, please bring proof of income for the most recent 4 weeks of work, such as pay stubs or a notarized letter from your employer.
Financial Literacy
Building Skills:
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Tools to build assets
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Money management skills
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Strong financial future
Services:
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Workshops
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Potential topics goal setting, home ownership, vehicle purchases, college tuition
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One-on-one financial counseling sessions
“HOPES has empowered me through their free computer classes and upon completion of each class a certificate which makes me feel like I really accomplished something. Not only do I have knowledge of computers but now I know Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Word. Not only that, HOPES helped me to find a JOB. With the help of HOPES & my instructor I really, really accomplished something."
Paula
Adult Education
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Classes usually run for 1 day a week, anywhere from 3-4 hours
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Class sessions run for 10 weeks
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Classes are only held in Hoboken at 301 Garden Street
Classes:
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English as a Second Language (ESL) –
Students will increase their speaking, reading, and recognition of the English language
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Computer Classes (Beginners and Advanced)–
Students will use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
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Creative Wellness –
Students will create art, painting, or 3D mixed media (using everyday objects to create art), as a method to foster wellness in mind, body, and soul
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Senior Physical Fitness
Students will practice chair yoga or other balance and coordination activities
Check out our calendar to see upcoming classes
Classes are free for income-eligible individuals. To provide services to all who seek to improve the quality of their life and professional skills, there is a fee option for ineligible individuals to participate in classes.
One-day workshops are offered occasionally.
Previous topics included:
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Physical Health and Nutrition
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Emotional Wellness
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Financial Literacy and Budgeting Assistance
Funded by Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
COMPUTER LABS
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HOPES offers free use of our computer labs for educational and professional development
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Individuals can use these computers to edit their resumes, and look for jobs online
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Engage in other professional and educational uses
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In order to utilize this resource, you will need to provide current proof of income for 4-weeks (pay-stubs, notarized letter)
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Proof of income is used for allocating our grants
Location and Times*:
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Rue Building, 301 Garden St., 1:00 – 4:30 PM
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Family Resource Center, 532 Jackson St., 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
* Labs are periodically closed for staff training.
Translation and notary services are also available free of charge, depending on availability of staff persons.