SJW WAS FOUNDED IN 1988 when volunteers serving dinner to people experiencing homelessness in a local park and heard over & over again from the people there: “We want to work, but we don’t have the tools” Throughout the year, … Read More
For the first 14 years of her life, Carrie Masters was in and out of homelessness, surrounded by drug addiction and relying on programs through UMOM and the Thomas J. Pappas School. She now is SJW’s newly-appointed, first-ever female CEO. … Read More
Nonprofit Adds Diverse Backgrounds and Specialties to Board of Directors We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors. SJW’s sole mission is to assist homeless, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts … Read More
Our clients come from all different types of backgrounds. Sometimes, we simply need a nudge in the right direction and the right resources to help along the way. For 35 years, our mission has been to connect the Valley’s disadvantaged, … Read More
From 7:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4 St. Joseph the Worker is hosting the annual Hike for the Homeless fundraiser at McDowell Mountain Regional Park at the Pemberton Trailhead found in Fountain Hills. Funds raised directly support the nonprofit’s mission to … Read More
Thank you to all who have made a tremendous difference this year! We’re excited to share with you this impact report, detailing our work this past year. It’s been a tremendous year of growth and change for #SJW and our entire community. … Read More
It’s no secret that the 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open is just around the corner, and St. Joseph the Worker is proud to be participating in the Birdies For Charity competition at the Open! That means SJW will receive every single penny of collected pledges. We also are … Read More
There is dignity in work, and there is dignity in the work we do, too. These stats may seem like just numbers, but they exemplify our impact in the community at large. In the 2022 calendar year, we were able … Read More
We believe the only way out of poverty is a paycheck and December was a great month for our community. Because of you, 632 clients were served in December. Of those 632 individuals, 417 are now employed and earning an … Read More
https://sjwjobs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Holiday-Fun-at-St.-Joseph-the-Worker.mp4#t=-4 Our Workforce Villages team works hard to help our clients – past and present – feel a sense of community. Special events like this holiday party help form bonds for those clients who might not have family in town or … Read More