Join us for an amazing night of music and philanthropy on March 22nd, 2025. Tickets go on sale December 13th. There’s limited seating, so get your tickets early. We hope to see you there! 

SJW’s 27th Annual Hike for Hope will be held on April 26th, 2025, and is a day filled with friendship and adventure all while supporting a great cause. Save the date, get ready to lace up your hiking boots, and join in on the fun!

Thank you all for making Be the Impact such an incredible success! We welcomed 183 attendees and raised an impressive $275k, all thanks to the generosity of our donors. The night was truly special, with perfect weather, delicious food, and heartfelt stories of achievement shared by our clients and their journey through our programs. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 

SJW’s Employment Without Barriers program is dedicated to helping individuals from diverse backgrounds secure and sustain steady employment. We guide clients through their job search, assisting with everything from identifying job opportunities in their chosen field to resume building, interview coaching, and managing the application process. To set our clients up for success, we offer interview kits, professional attire, hygiene essentials, and transportation aid. After they land a job, we continue to support them with necessary items like uniforms, work equipment, tools, certifications, and additional transportation assistance. Take a look at the impact we made last month:

SJW’s Workforce Villages program provides 90-day transitional housing for individuals facing housing insecurity, providing them with rent-free accommodations while they work toward financial stability. To qualify, participants must hold full-time employment earning at least $17 per hour. Throughout the program, clients engage in weekly meetings with a Housing Specialist and participate in workshops focused on personal finance, life skills, and meal planning. They are required to save 70% of their income, typically accumulating around $4,500 by the end of the program – equipping them to secure stable housing and establish an emergency fund. SJW continues to support our program graduates for their first year of independent living. Here’s a look at last month’s impact: 

Felton was at his lowest point, facing homelessness and the risk of relapse, when Path to Progress, his rehabilitation program, referred him to St. Joseph the Worker. Because of your support, SJW was able to provide Felton with the resources he needed to rebuild his life: access to employers, interview clothing, and transportation assistance. Determined to succeed, he secured a $20-an-hour job as a Field Technician.

Inspired by his journey and loss of possessions, Felton now dreams of launching a nonprofit, Storage Solutions to help people experiencing homelessness safely store their belongings while rebuilding their lives. Today, Felton is thriving, proving that with the right help, a brighter future is possible.

We’re thrilled to introduce the Wheel of Hope at our Mesa and Phoenix locations! This new initiative celebrates our clients’ incredible achievements. When clients secure a job and bring in their offer letter, they can spin the Wheel of Hope to win a gift card! Prizes include cards for Target, Subway, QT, Metro bus passes, AMC Theaters, Chipotle, Starbucks, Fry’s, and more.

Wheel of Hope is our way of honoring their hard work and celebrating as they take the next step in their journey. If you’d like to contribute, please consider donating a gift card or donating to help us purchase them. Every contribution makes a difference!

AZ Foothills Magazine nominated St. Joseph the Worker as one of the most influential Valley nonprofits, and we need your help! You can vote once a day until December 4th. Help us secure this honor as we continue making a difference in our community!  

St. Joseph the Worker was acknowledged at Phoenix Business Journal’s ACE Awards as one of the top nonprofits in the valley, ranking 14th. This recognition reflects our team’s unwavering commitment and effort to making a difference in the community.

Please join us for a casual coffee chat to connect and learn more about our vision for the future. You will also hear firsthand how your generous contributions have transformed the communities we serve.

Location: Phoenix office, 382 E Palm Ln, Phoenix AZ 85004

Date: Tuesday, December 3rd; 10:00 -11:00 am.

We hope to see you there.  RSVP HERE.

Are you looking for a meaningful idea for a holiday drive? Consider supporting SJW’s Workforce Villages program! We need household cleaning supplies and toiletries like toilet paper, all-purpose cleaners, paper towels, sponges, dish soap, pillows, bedding, and towels. For more ideas, check out our Amazon Wishlist below. Every donation helps our clients start fresh and build a brighter future!

For individuals returning to the workforce, especially those who have faced systemic challenges or have been impacted by the justice system, being well-prepared is a critical step toward success. Our interview kits provide job seekers with the tools they need to approach interviews with confidence, organization, and professionalism.  A heartfelt thank you to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox women’s group for creating these invaluable kits!

If you would like to help collect more supplies or support our clients in securing employment, you can DONATE HERE or CONTACT US for more information on how to get involved. 

Additional Ways to Get Involved: 

Hiring Opportunities for Our Clients: Are you a hiring manager or aware of businesses with open positions? We’d love to connect!

Refer Job Seekers: Know someone seeking employment? Send them our way.

For more information, please reach out to us. Together, we can find the best way for you to make an impact!