Pathways to Progress
The Pathways to Progress Program fosters a positive and integrated education program for adults. Educators from MATC teach adults from the shelter and the general community, not only assisting in the improvement of math and literacy skills, but also preparing the students to take the general equivalency diploma (GED) test. In 2008, about 44 adults attended the classes and 9 earned a GED.

In addition, Hope House guests attend weekly workshops in the evening. Through the sessions, guests have acquired important budgeting and job search skills. Other workshop subject areas include nutrition, cooking, parenting, and exercise. Child care is provided during the workshops.

Through an emphasis on education, Hope House gives residents the opportunity to learn and develop new skills. The Pathways to Progress Program works together with the other programs at Hope House in giving people the chance to find solutions to challenges in their lives and succeed.

Shining Stars 
The Hope House Shining Stars Youth Program seeks to give children a safe environment that fosters learning through educational and recreational activities. Kids are given the opportunity to grow through a program approach which allows their imaginations and talents to thrive.

Hope House provides youth programs for children living in the shelter as well as children from the neighborhood around Hope House. We do this in order to strengthen ties to the community, to help children in the shelter feel more comfortable in their new home, and to break down the stigma attached with homelessness that can cause children to feel ashamed.

During the school year, tutors and mentors work with children in the After-School Program, helping them with homework, playing games, and doing crafts or artwork. In the evenings, children attend workshops on topics ranging from art to science experiments. In 2008 over 142 children participated in the program, completing over 8,700 hours in educational workshops and more than 226 hours of community service.

The Summer Program opens children's eyes to new experiences and learning opportunities. In 2008, the children in the program participated in a variety of learning experiences through daily field trips to places such as botanical gardens, museums, nature centers, working farms, and petting zoos. Some of the field trips allowed the children to simply let loose and have fun, such as visits to local pools, bowling alleys, and skating rinks.

The youth in the Summer Program gave back to the community, planting an organic vegetable garden in a local community gardening space and distributing the food grown to neighborhood residents. They also held neighborhood clean-ups and created a community newspaper.