Phoenix (July 5, 2024)—St. Joseph the Worker (SJW), a leading Phoenix nonprofit organization committed to empowering unhoused, low-income, and other disadvantaged individuals with a pathway to stability and self-sufficiency through quality employment, has received a grant totaling $125,000 from Thunderbirds Charities. The funds will support the organization’s Employment Without Barriers program.
“SJW’s partnership with Thunderbirds Charities and their financial support is vital to our community. Their contributions help sustain our free direct-hire employment program, Employment Without Barriers, which has offered comprehensive employment services for over 35 years. Through this program, SJW has helped more individuals secure quality paying jobs than any other workforce organization in Arizona,” said Carrie Masters, CEO of St. Joseph the Worker. “Our goal is to provide long-term solutions for our clients, empowering them to achieve independence and reduce reliance on government assistance.”
“Thunderbirds Charities is proud to support the Employment Without Barriers program,” said George Thimsen, President of Thunderbirds Charities. “St. Joseph the Worker provides invaluable assistance to those in need, connecting them to quality employment opportunities. This program plays a crucial role in enabling individuals to rebuild their lives and provide a better future for their families.”
SJW’s free Employment Without Barriers program provides employment opportunities for anyone stable, prepared, and eager to work, regardless of the economic climate or individual situation.
Unlike traditional job search service providers, the nonprofit goes beyond providing job leads and resume support. The organization works to provide qualified candidates to its Preferred Business Partners (PBPs) by assessing an individual’s skills, physical abilities, transportation, background, and both short- and long-term interests. SJW then connects these individuals to long-term opportunities, aligning their interests and skills with local businesses and workplace culture.
SJW breaks down barriers by providing transportation, interview preparation, and professional attire if needed. Once a job is secured, SJW provides clients with transportation assistance, uniforms, and work shoes so they show up ready to succeed. If that job opportunity requires special tools, certifications, or training, SJW will help the individual obtain them. It is the organization’s mission to create beneficial relationships for clients, companies, and the community by providing a holistic pathway to self-sufficiency.
This grant is part of the Spring 2024 cycle. View a list of all Recent Grantees.