The working principles of hope street restoration are the following:
We give homeless people the chance to experience high quality work.
We create beautiful, restored homes from unlivable space.
We address the housing crisis in northeast Washington.
We create jobs in trades where there is a shortage.
We teach life skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, business, art, building trades.
We give regular reports to Hope Street Project, our sponsors, and our community of our progress.
We give back to Hope Street and our community through volunteer service and financial support.
We speak to our community about the injustice and suffering in living without shelter.
We partner with like-minded tradesmen who are committed to the restoration of people.
Team Rules
The Team Rules Are The Following:
Show up on time and ready to work.
Come to work clean and sober.
Maintain a kind and compassionate workplace. Speak and act with dignity toward all. (Swearing on this job is not acceptable. Please do your best to abstain from using profane and vulgar words.)
Submit to urine drug screens and breathalyzer testing when asked or deemed necessary.
Work safely. No horseplay. Safety is a top priority. Violations will be dealt with by counseling, written warnings, unpaid leave, or dismissal, depending on the level of concern.
Give back. All employees will be encouraged to volunteer one day a week for Hope Street Project.
Attend support groups or treatment when appropriate.
