President & Chief Executive Officer at Dome of Hope Organization, Inc. - Stockton, California, United States
EDUCATIONMobile In-Home Tutorial Program, which assists children in 5th – 8th grade from non-traditional homes. This demographic was chosen because some students in this age range may assume the role of primary care provider for their siblings, parents, or even their elderly grandparents. Furthermore, this demographic population may be prohibited from attending some after school programs for various reasons. The mobile tutoring service will allow this marginalized group an opportunity to succeed in their course work in order to maintain an adequate grade level.EMPLOYMENTThe Dome of Hope also has an Employment Development Division. This facet of operations focuses on the collaboration of local business partners who commit to a three month to a maximum of six month development/training program. The Dome of Hope pays a minimum wage salary to the potential employers who extend an opportunity to those who are habitually unemployed. Our volunteer team of retired and current entrepreneurs will train and coach our clients in completing an application, correctly organizing and submitting a resume and maintaining a job, in order to increase their ability to provide for themselves and their families.SOCIAL RESOURCESThe last facet of our organization is providing access to Social Resource Opportunities. The Dome of Hope advocates meet one-on-one with clients to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, health care, food, clothing, and legal assistance. As the client indicates their own goals, the Dome of Hope volunteers assist in delivering actionable services to achieve these goals. This facet provides a "social safety net" for our clients in order to better ensure self-sustainability.