We believe the only way out of poverty is a paycheck and May was a great month for our community! Because of you, 733 clients were served in May. Of those 733 individuals, 572 are now employed and earning an average wage … Read More
Bank of America gives out 1.5 million dollars to Valley nonprofits, including St. Joseph the Worker. … Read More
Brent Downs has resigned as CEO of St. Joseph the Worker to pursue other opportunities. Over the last 10 years in his role, Brent significantly grew our organization to meet the needs of the community. Brent’s passion for serving those … Read More
In order to have the largest reach possible, St. Joseph the Worker needed to meet teens and young adults where they are. So where does this age range spend their time? The team thought apps and smartphones were a good place to start. … Read More
Watch Brent Downs talk about SJW’s Back to Work program on AZ Family News.… Read More
At 15, Joel left home. He began to experience homelessness and use substances. For 8 years, he bounced between couches and the streets of the Valley. Now he has a new job and a place to stay. … Read More
At SJW, sometimes it’s the seemingly simple things that make a huge difference in our clients’ employment journeys. This was the case for Mitzi, who simply needed a computer and internet access to apply for jobs online. This, like many … Read More
Valley employment organization St. Joseph the Worker has officially marked its expansion into the East Valley.… Read More
Looking for a job as a person with a criminal history can be challenging. Numerous obstacles will be in your way. However, it is not impossible to find the job for you. You can be hired!… Read More
Clothilda has been working with St. Joseph the Worker since the summer of 2020, and has since become the first member of our Employment Bridge Program to purchase her own apartment!… Read More