Tristan’s Success Story
Tristan had been living on the streets when he came to the Human Services Campus. Leaving Ohio at the age of 21, he came to Arizona to learn more about his late father.… Read More
November 1, 2021
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Success Stories
At St. Joseph the Worker, we have a very special tradition. Every time one of our clients obtains a job, they ring the “Success Bell”. The whole office stops what they’re doing to celebrate our client and their new job. Read their stories here.
Joel’s Success Story
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
July 22, 2021
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Mitzi’s Success Story
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
July 22, 2021
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Clothilda’s Success Story
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
June 29, 2021
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Jose is looking forward to stability in his new job
Sometimes, all we need is a little bit of the right kind of help to boost our confidence and get us going in the right direction. This year more than others, that is true. For all of us to rise above the challenges, we need to come together and support one another so that we can also achieve the successes.… Read More
March 12, 2021
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Jeremiah Gets an Apartment
Jeremiah came to Phoenix in November looking for opportunity. After ending a toxic relationship back in New York, she wanted to start anew. Jeremiah left the east coast strictly on faith that things would be better in Arizona. She had
February 22, 2021
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Calvin Moves Into His Own Apartment
Abuse, medical debt, and poverty were things Calvin had become accustomed to after a workplace injury left him with an unpaid worker’s compensation claim and an expensive surgery bill. This put a strain on his marriage and Calvin’s wife began making him feel small, saying he “couldn’t even afford to pay a water bill without her.” This lit a fire inside Calvin that burned brighter than the fire around him, so he moved to the best place to rise from the ashes: Phoenix.… Read More
December 21, 2020
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Jeffrey’s Story
After years of battling substance abuse and having endured two prison sentences, Jeffrey has been sober and celebrating recover since 2017. We met Jeffrey years ago but due to the Coronavirus, Jeffrey needed a new job. Knowing we’d still be here for him, he called. This is is his story.… Read More
October 17, 2020
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Rob overcomes his age to get a job
Though poverty is a profound tragedy no matter who it effects, for the elderly, it can be even more devastating. Read about Rob overcoming his barrier of age and successfully finding a job through SJW.… Read More
October 7, 2020
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Jeffrey’s Success Story
Not long after being the caretaker of a handicapped woman, Jeff became homeless. Luckily, he found his way to SJW and is now getting back on his feet with his new job. … Read More
September 10, 2020
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