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 to support members of our community facing challenges that often prevent them from being able…
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 by 22 percent from 2020 to 2022. The Point-in-Time Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter…
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. Instead of accepting defeat, Cianni chose to persevere. Cianni was able to secure a bed…
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 them back on their feet. FOX 10’s Irene Snyder has the story. Click below to…
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 percent of those employed clients received benefits. Because we are serving more clients than ever…
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 YearGold Bell Sponsor: ProWest Roofing & RestorationHosts: Jarrett Ransom & Rick DeBruhlNotable Moments: Client of the Year,…
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 lucky to work for an organization filled with compassionate leaders. To accomplish our mission, we…
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 after they met, Mcmillan began helping carry out the sidewalk signs for Bismore’s restaurant, Spoonz…
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 for the foundation’s Workforce Villages program will help provide basic resources to maintain employment, said…
At St. Joseph the Worker, we are accustomed to inspirational stories of resilience, perseverance and community leadership. We appreciate these stories and their value, especially when they are employment related, even when they originate outside our organization’s walls. I sit on the Board of the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), the second largest…
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