Carmen’s journey is one of courage, perseverance, and the unwavering hope for a second chance. As a single mother, she faced overwhelming challenges, and without the support she needed, she made choices that led her down a dark path. Carmen was sentenced to prison, and for five long years, she and her 17-year-old son, Elijah,…
At SJW we see our Workforce Villages program through the lens of prevention. If an individual is working a full-time job and experiencing housing instability, their production at work suffers. This is often caused events out of the individuals control. It could be caused by rent increases they can’t afford at their current residence, from…
St. Joseph the Worker’s longtime Preferred Business Partner, SSP America, employs over 600 full-time workers in the Valley at any given time. They operate over a dozen food concepts in Sky Harbor Airport which provides a pathway to a career and great benefits. Like any business, they have employees who are housing insecure and may…
Maurice’s journey is a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of our Workforce Villages program! Once facing the same housing challenges as those he now helps, Maurice, a justice-impacted individual, struggled to secure stable housing despite his full-time job. With his dedication, our support and essential life skills classes, he saved $4,800 in 90 days…
In early May 2024, Fox 10 visited our office to learn more about our innovative Workforce Housing and Training program. Workforce training programs are usually unpaid so for those who want to make a career change find it difficult to go without a paycheck for multiple weeks and housing insecure. SJW’s WHaT program is 1…
Awake Window & Door Co. Awake Window & Door Co. came to SJW in April of 2021, prior to opening its Gilbert facility, to discuss how it can be a Fair Chance Employer. The company began offering background-friendly, entry-level positions for $17/hour with benefits and room for growth. We referred clients looking for work and…
This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal Ritta Fagain Titles and companies: Chair of St. Joseph the Worker and CEO of Whyfor Agency Industry: Nonprofit; marketing and advertising Biggest career win to date: Honestly, being honored by the PBJ within our community of amazing women is ranking pretty high. Aside from that, it was while serving…
For the first 14 years of her life, Carrie Masters was in and out of homelessness, surrounded by drug addiction and relying on programs through UMOM and the Thomas J. Pappas School. She now is SJW’s newly-appointed, first-ever female CEO. “As an Arizona native who grew up in poverty and homelessness, SJW’s mission personally resonates…
Nonprofit Adds Diverse Backgrounds and Specialties to Board of Directors We’re pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors. SJW’s sole mission is to assist homeless, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals in their efforts to become self-sufficient through quality employment. Joining the board are: Sarah Fluke, deputy director of…
Our clients come from all different types of backgrounds. Sometimes, we simply need a nudge in the right direction and the right resources to help along the way. For 35 years, our mission has been to connect the Valley’s disadvantaged, homeless, and transitioning individuals to quality jobs. We do this by providing FREE support, resources…
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