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 … Read More
After too many years shuffling papers and chasing dollars that left him unfulfilled, a bit of serendipity brought Daren Strunk to SJW nearly 10 years ago. And, that good fortune has continued, which is why we are excited to share … Read More
This article originally appeared in the Scottsdale Progress. According to the Center for Creative Leadership, “Adaptability is a requirement. Because change is constant and inevitable, leaders must be flexible to succeed.” Similarly, a Forbes magazine article about business leadership preached … Read More
This article originally appeared in the Arizona Digital Free Press. Feeney/Winthrop Benefit concert for St. Joseph the Worker later this month Combining free music with a good cause, Phoenix nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker is hosting its 15th Annual Feeney/Winthrop Benefit … Read More
This article originally appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal. A former construction executive was named the first woman CEO of Phoenix-based nonprofit St. Joseph the Worker. Carrie Masters, formerly chief operating officer of LGE Design Build, was named CEO of … Read More
What was your life like/tell us about yourself? My name is Shimar Russell, and I am a single mother of 3 beautiful children. I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona in a single-parent household which was in a low-income community. My … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More
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, … Read More