December 2nd, 2024 | Issue 7 Message from the CEO As we approach the season of giving, I’m reminded of the incredible power of community and compassion. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a global movement of generosity, and it’s a chance for us to come together to make a profound difference in the lives…
October 1, 2024 | Issue 6 A Message from the CEO Join us for SJW’s Be the Impact Happy Hour on November 1st from 4:30-6:30 PM! Connect with fellow changemakers who share your passion for making a real difference in our community. You’ll learn about the life-changing work SJW is doing across the…
Carmen’s journey is one of courage, perseverance, and the unwavering hope for a second chance. As a single mother, she faced overwhelming challenges, and without the support she needed, she made choices that led her down a dark path. Carmen was sentenced to prison, and for five long years, she and her 17-year-old son, Elijah,…
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…
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