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Building a path to confident, independent adulthood

Equipping TN foster alumni with practical skills, mentorship, and family-like support for lasting hope and purpose.

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Our Mission

Hoover Essential Lifeskills Opportunities (HELO) is dedicated to empowering individuals by providing invaluable training and resources. Our goal is to uplift.

We focus on essential lifeskills that enhance personal and community wellbeing.

WHO WE SERVE
• Youth aging out of foster care (ages 18-26)
• Young adults navigating independence without stable support

 

OUR IMPACT GOALS
• Stable housing
• Employment retention
• Financial independence

 

WHAT WE TEACH
• Independent Living
• Employment Readiness 
• Financial Literacy 
• Professional Development

 

WHY IT MATTERS
• Youth aging out of foster care face homelessness and unemployment, with little to no support system.

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“For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Book of Jeremiah 29:11

Our Initiatives

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Skills Development

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Support Systems

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Tools for Success

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Engagement Focus

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Community Welcome Event

We offer workshops that teach vital lifeskills for personal growth.

Our mentorship programs connect individuals with experienced guides.

We provide valuable resources to help individuals thrive.

We foster community involvement that promotes collaboration.

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Privacy policy

HELO respects your privacy. We collect only necessary information to support our programs and donations. We do not sell or share personal information.

Accessibility Statement
HELO is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all individuals, including people with disabilities.

We strive to improve the user experience for everyone and apply relevant accessibility standards when designing and maintaining our website.

Our website is designed to align with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and we make ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and usability.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this website or require assistance, please contact us and we will work to provide the information or support you need.

Contact:
Hoover Essential Lifeskills Opportunities
Email: media@helolifeskills.org

We welcome feedback to help improve accessibility for all users.

 

 

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