At SJW we see our Workforce Villages program through the lens of prevention. If an individual is working a full-time job and experiencing housing instability, their production at work suffers. This is often caused events out of the individuals control. It could be caused by rent increases they can’t afford at their current residence, from…
St. Joseph the Worker’s longtime Preferred Business Partner, SSP America, employs over 600 full-time workers in the Valley at any given time. They operate over a dozen food concepts in Sky Harbor Airport which provides a pathway to a career and great benefits. Like any business, they have employees who are housing insecure and may…
Maurice’s journey is a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of our Workforce Villages program! Once facing the same housing challenges as those he now helps, Maurice, a justice-impacted individual, struggled to secure stable housing despite his full-time job. With his dedication, our support and essential life skills classes, he saved $4,800 in 90 days…
Imagine facing the heart-wrenching reality of losing everything you’ve built over a lifetime. For 68-year-old Daisy, this became a harsh reality when an unexpected divorce left her homeless in California. With no family to turn to, she relied on her decent wages to stay in motels until the money ran out. In search of stability,…
Life can be unpredictable. Sometimes, circumstances beyond our control can upend everything we’ve worked for, leaving us in despair and uncertainty. But with the right support, those same circumstances can be the catalyst for a fresh start. This is where your generosity comes in—you have the power to turn lives around by providing the resources…
SJW had been looking for almost a year to consolidate our Phoenix offices into one new location that would provide our clients and staff a professional environment that was close to public transit and provide a classroom and meeting space for our next decade. Our COO, Daren Strunk, joined AZ Family 3 live in studio…
SJW created a new program in 2024 to address a huge need in our community. Televerde Foundation does great work preparing incarcerated women for success upon reentry into our community through their PATHS program. But where do these women go when they don’t have family support upon exiting? Through collaboration with Televerde, the Andre Hosue…
In early May 2024, Fox 10 visited our office to learn more about our innovative Workforce Housing and Training program. Workforce training programs are usually unpaid so for those who want to make a career change find it difficult to go without a paycheck for multiple weeks and housing insecure. SJW’s WHaT program is 1…
After facing severe health challenges, Brent was unable to work, leading to overwhelming hospital bills and eventually homelessness. He persisted, remaining hopeful despite numerous setbacks, and continued to apply for jobs with the help of an employment specialist at St. Joseph the Worker. On December 15th, Brent finally secured employment. Though relieved to secure employment,…
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER – CARRIE MASTERS Providing Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Tell us a little bit about St. Joseph the Worker (SJW) and what makes it unique.SJW has been providing pathways to self-sufficiency with employment at the core for over 35 years. SJW is responsible for assisting more individuals in quality, paying jobs…
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