HWOA, since its inception in 1999 has been empowering underserved groups through education. Immerse yourself in the impact of our work through pictures.
Guiding Empowering and Mentoring
GEM, Because Every Person is a GEM. GEM offers two levels of practical computer classes. Participants learn marketable job skills to improve their quality of life. These classes are tailored to address the cultural and linguistic needs of participants to ensure they receive the major benefit. A glimpse into the student's determination and impact of HWOA's work.
Reaching for the American Dream
Reaching for the American Dream (RAD)
At HWOA, we are deeply committed to promoting citizenship and civic engagement through our RAD program. This year, we were honored to receive recognition and partial accreditation from the Bureau of Immigration Appeals, enabling us to provide personalized, one-on-one assistance to legal permanent residents beginning their journey toward naturalization.
Voter registration remains a core, ongoing effort at HWOA, reflecting our belief that active participation in the democratic process is essential for true community integration. Whether working independently or in partnership with other organizations, HWOA is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and engaged community for all.
At HWOA, we are deeply committed to promoting citizenship and civic engagement through our RAD program. This year, we were honored to receive recognition and partial accreditation from the Bureau of Immigration Appeals, enabling us to provide personalized, one-on-one assistance to legal permanent residents beginning their journey toward naturalization.
Voter registration remains a core, ongoing effort at HWOA, reflecting our belief that active participation in the democratic process is essential for true community integration. Whether working independently or in partnership with other organizations, HWOA is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and engaged community for all.
HWOA Scholarship
Supporting higher education is a cornerstone of HWOA’s mission. We are dedicated to encouraging and providing financial assistance to Hispanic students pursuing post-secondary education. To date, 632 individuals have benefited from our scholarship program, with over 90% being the first in their families to attend college or trade schools.
Beyond financial support, HWOA guides both students and their families through the complexities of the education system, helping them explore pathways to trade careers, technical programs, or two- and four-year colleges. Our goal is to empower each student and family to find the path that best fosters their personal fulfillment and long-term well-being.
Beyond financial support, HWOA guides both students and their families through the complexities of the education system, helping them explore pathways to trade careers, technical programs, or two- and four-year colleges. Our goal is to empower each student and family to find the path that best fosters their personal fulfillment and long-term well-being.
HWOA Community Excellence Award Recipients
This year HWOA awarded the Community Excellence Award to The Economic Opportunity Agency.
HWOA Annual Conference
Leaving Our Mark
The images above reflect the meaningful impact HWOA continues to make within our community. This year, we were honored to be the first community organization invited to create a display at the prestigious Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Additionally, our Executive Director was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women of Impact and had the privilege of attending a special event at the Governor’s Mansion.
HWOA also strengthened partnerships by collaborating with numerous community organizations to offer a variety of valuable workshops, furthering our commitment to empower and support those we serve.
HWOA also strengthened partnerships by collaborating with numerous community organizations to offer a variety of valuable workshops, furthering our commitment to empower and support those we serve.