Community Impact
We believe the only way out of poverty is a paycheck and October was a great month for our community! Because of you, 896 clients were served in October. Of those 896 individuals, 582 are now employed and earning an … Read More
Partner Spotlight
We are thrilled to be working with our two interns, Bryan and Robert, from Brophy College Preparatory! They are part of the Romero program and are working in our Employment Without Barriers program. Brophy partners with Phoenix organizations who work … Read More
Did You Know?
According to Census population estimates, from 2020 to 2021 Maricopa County grew by 58,246 people. (U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates). Additionally, between 2018 and 2022, unsheltered homelessness in Maricopa County increased by 92 percent. Further, the Point-in-Time Homeless Count increased … Read More
Client Spotlight
Meet Cianni. Cianni Walker is the type of individual who can instantly light up a room. When he moved to Phoenix, he left a toxic environment behind him, but soon found himself unhoused and struggling to land on his feet. … Read More
St. Joseph The Worker celebrates Halloween, and second chances
A special Halloween party is going on a day before the actual spooky day to celebrate the holiday, and second chances. It’s put on by St. Joseph The Worker, an organization that helps disadvantaged people find quality jobs to get … Read More
September Community Impact
Once again, our team continues their hard work and dedication to our mission. For the month of September, we served 976 new clients. 638 clients became and/or remained employed, at an average pay rate of $16.95 per hour. Additionally, 78.4 … Read More
St. Joseph the Worker Breakfast Highlights Incredible Stories of Perseverance
The Event: Annual Celebration of the Worker EventThe Cause: St. Joseph the WorkerEvent Date: September 16, 2022Location: Phoenix Country ClubHonorees: Wilson Electric, Community Partner of the Year | Matt Feeney, Distinguished Leader of the Year | Antonio Thompson, Client of the … Read More
Compassion Is Always In Fashion At St. Joseph the Worker
It’s no secret the world – now more than ever – could use more compassion. And, in the spirit of National Compassionate Leadership Week this week, I’d like to pay homage to our staff at St. Joseph the Worker. I’m … Read More
A Phoenix cafe manager hired a homeless man to work in the kitchen. The experience has changed their lives
This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. Denise Bismore got to know Johnny Mcmillan pretty well over the past 10 years. Homeless for two and a half decades, Mcmillan panhandled for change near Bismore’s downtown Phoenix cafe. Soon … Read More
Phoenix-based St. Joseph the Worker receives grant to help homeless, others find and keep jobs
This article originally published in the Phoenix Business Journal. Phoenix nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker — which helps disadvantaged, homeless and low-income individuals find jobs — has received a $250,000 grant from the Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. The funding … Read More