EMPLOYERS FIND GOOD BUSINESS IN SECOND CHANCE.
Most companies with full time jobs to fill will not consider an applicant whose story is marred with criminal activity or past drug dependency to be an asset. But companies like Nehemiah Manufacturing, JBM, West Chester Gear, and many others have a different story to tell. They regularly give Returning Citizens a second chance. And these individuals who have been given a second chance become some of the hardest working, most appreciative, most dedicated employees in the industry. Lives are changed. Families are restored. And businesses flourish. Their stories are here…
City Gospel Mission JOBSPLUS: Job Training and Development
The lives of these grateful men and women were forever changed by City Gospel Mission’s JobsPlus program. JobsPlus is one of the Social Service providers in the Beacon of Hope process.
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Prison Blues
April 8, 2019
In 1989, The State of Oregon was challenged to create work skills programs for adults in custody at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution. After extensive research, it was determined that a garment factory would provide ample work and training opportunities in a real-world manufacturing environment. A 47,000 square foot factory… Read MoreThis Movement is Bigger than Cincy
March 15, 2019
Cleveland Browns owner, Jimmy Haslam, has challenged his players to engage with the issue of criminal justice reform, and players have responded. Two players in particular have taken on the cause: line backer Christian Kirksey, and tight end Seth Devalve have joined in by helping those who have served time… Read More