
Community Wellness Series
New Hope and Project H.O.P.E. have partnered with Northwestern Medicine and the DeKalb County Mental Health Board to bring you a monthly wellness series on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at New Hope Church. Light refreshments will be served.

Resume Writing and Interviewing
Topics of discussion include:
Learn how to make your resume more appealing
How to interview for a job
Skills to position yourself for employment
The facilitator for this event is Danita Sims, Career Coach and Founder of Passion Pursuit Inc., a non-profit organization that provides underserved communities with virtual and in-person career coaching, employment readiness support, and personal branding development to pursue career goals.
By attending this session, you'll have the chance to win a free laptop when you participate, and also learn about the Comcast Internet Essentials program. The Digital Crossover Program supports digital skills training and helps prepare community members for the workforce of today and tomorrow.



Community Gathering
Reflection and celebration of of the 2024-2025 Community Wellness Series events and accomplishments.
Refreshments will be served.

Know Your Rights: De-escalation and Conflict Resolution
Learn strategies for de-escalation
Acquire knowledge on mediating conflict in a non-violence way
Understand your rights when engaging Law Enforcement
Facilitator: Sgt. Menelek Shah, NIU Police & Public Safety

Women’s Health
Topics of discussion include:
What's the tea on the V (myth busters)
Q&A on feminine health
At-home care tips
The importance of pH balance
Common vaginal issues
Menses and menopause
The facilitator for this event is LaTanya Morris, Founder/CEO of The V Doctor Natural Feminine Care. She attended Southern Illinois University, earning a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She has a passion for holistic care and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. LaTanya is a full-time mom to an amazing special needs son with autism. She also manages her product line and enjoys educating women and young ladies on how to take care of “down there”!
Light refreshments will be served.