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…
Frank, originally from Brooklyn, moved to Arizona in 2022. He struggled to maintain housing after moving to Phoenix because he didn’t have the savings to pay application fees, a deposit and his first month’s rent. Although Frank had been employed with Dexcom for over a year, he rented a room, stayed in daily motels and…
During this live interview with KTAR Morning News, CEO Carrie Masters discusses the current state of the community, faced with homelessness. St. Joseph the Worker is providing solutions to the source of this problem: employment. Listen to Carrie discuss the resources that SJW offers to clients to assist when it comes to getting a job! …
Awake Window & Door Co. Awake Window & Door Co. came to SJW in April of 2021, prior to opening its Gilbert facility, to discuss how it can be a Fair Chance Employer. The company began offering background-friendly, entry-level positions for $17/hour with benefits and room for growth. We referred clients looking for work and…
After too many years shuffling papers and chasing dollars that left him unfulfilled, a bit of serendipity brought Daren Strunk to SJW nearly 10 years ago. And, that good fortune has continued, which is why we are excited to share he has been promoted to COO. Daren started as a volunteer before joining SJW full-time…
This article originally appeared in the Scottsdale Progress. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, “Adaptability is a requirement. Because change is constant and inevitable, leaders must be flexible to succeed.” Similarly, a Forbes magazine article about business leadership preached “Change is inevitable, and the ability to adapt is crucial.” Change and adaptability: Carrie Masters…
This article originally appeared in the Arizona Digital Free Press. Feeney/Winthrop Benefit concert for St. Joseph the Worker later this month Combining free music with a good cause, Phoenix nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker is hosting its 15th Annual Feeney/Winthrop Benefit Concert at Xavier College Preparatory from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Event proceeds will…
This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A former construction executive was named the first woman CEO of Phoenix-based nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker. Carrie Masters, formerly chief operating officer of LGE Design Build, was named CEO of the nonprofit focused on assisting homeless, low-income and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts to…
What was your life like/tell us about yourself? My name is Shimar Russell, and I am a single mother of 3 beautiful children. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona in a single-parent household which was in a low-income community. My mother always strived for the better and worked many hours to care for my 5…
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