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Working Hard but Struggling to Save for Your Own Apartment?

Your Journey to Stability Starts Here

Working Hard but Struggling to Save for Your Own Apartment?

Your Journey to Stability Starts Here

Our Workforce Housing program is designed for individuals like you—working full-time but facing housing challenges. With over 300 success stories, our transitional housing program provides the tools, resources, and support, offering a unique pathway to independence and self-sufficiency. Graduates of the program earn an average of $19.85 per hour and transition successfully into independent housing, equipped with the life skills and savings to thrive.

Imagine the relief of securing a stable place to call home in just 90 days.

Short-Term Housing: 90-day transitional housing in a private room within a shared two-bedroom apartment, fully equipped with a kitchen, washer, and dryer. All units are conveniently located near public transportation.
Financial Empowerment: Participants save 75-80% of their income in their own bank accounts, with a goal to save a minimum of $5,000 in savings by program completion.
Weekly Support Meetings: In-person, one-on-one meetings with a dedicated Workforce Housing Specialist.
Life Skills and Financial Workshops: Training in personal finance, meal planning and budgeting, and other essential skills to prepare for future success in navigating a challenging economy.
Continued Support: After transitioning to your own apartment, THE WORKER provides nine months of ongoing support to ensure your continued success.

To participate in the Workforce Housing program, you must:

Be employed in a direct-hire, full-time job (not temp-to-hire employment) earning at least $18 per hour.
Have been on the job for 30-45 days or be able to provide at least two pay stubs.
Commit to saving 75-80% of your net earnings per pay period.
Be available for weekly meetings with your Workforce Housing Specialist.
Attend THE WORKER workshops on life skills, personal finance, and meal planning and budgeting.
Some felonies accepted (subject to review).

Eligibility Requirements

Imagine the relief of securing a stable place to call home in just 90 days.

What the Program Provides

Short-Term Housing: 90-day transitional housing in a private room within a shared two-bedroom apartment, fully equipped with a kitchen, washer, and dryer. All units are conveniently located near public transportation.

Financial Empowerment: Participants save 70-80% of their income in their own bank accounts, with a goal to save a minimum of $5,000 in savings by program completion.
Weekly Support Meetings: In-person, one-on-one meetings with a dedicated Workforce Housing Specialist.
Life Skills and Financial Workshops: Training in personal finance, meal planning and budgeting, and other essential skills to prepare for future success in navigating a challenging economy.
Continued Support: After transitioning to your own apartment, THE WORKER provides nine months of ongoing support to ensure your continued success.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the Workforce Housing program, you must:

Be employed in a direct-hire, full-time job (not temp-to-hire employment) earning at least $17 per hour.
Have been on the job for 30-45 days or be able to provide at least two pay stubs.
Commit to saving 70-80% of your net earnings per pay period.
Be available for weekly meetings with your Workforce Housing Specialist.
Attend THE WORKER workshops on life skills, personal finance, and meal planning and budgeting.
Some felonies accepted (subject to review).

Imagine the relief of securing a stable place to call home in just 90 days.

What the Program Provides

Short-Term Housing: 90-day transitional housing in a private room within a shared two-bedroom apartment, fully equipped with a kitchen, washer, and dryer. All units are conveniently located near public transportation.
Financial Empowerment: Participants save 70-80% of their income in their own bank accounts, with a goal to save a minimum of $5,000 in savings by program completion.
Weekly Support Meetings: In-person, one-on-one meetings with a dedicated Workforce Housing Specialist.
Life Skills and Financial Workshops: Training in personal finance, meal planning and budgeting, and other essential skills to prepare for future success in navigating a challenging economy.
Continued Support: After transitioning to your own apartment, THE WORKER provides nine months of ongoing support to ensure your continued success.

To participate in the Workforce Housing program, you must:

Be employed in a direct-hire, full-time job (not temp-to-hire employment) earning at least $17 per hour.
Have been on the job for 30-45 days or be able to provide at least two pay stubs.
Commit to saving 70-80% of your net earnings per pay period.
Be available for weekly meetings with your Workforce Housing Specialist.
Attend THE WORKER workshops on life skills, personal finance, and meal planning and budgeting.
Some felonies accepted (subject to review).

Eligibility Requirements

Workforce Housing and Training Program

Are you in a paid training program and looking to save for your own place?

At The Worker, we understand how challenging it can be to start fresh, especially when housing insecurity creates additional obstacles. That’s why we’ve designed the Workforce Housing and Training Program to help individuals like you gain stability, save for the future, and build the skills needed to succeed in a new career.

This unique program adds an additional 30 days to our Workforce Villages program allowing newly hired individuals, receiving paid career training, the opportunity for long term housing stability. We will work with employers to ensure success on the job and in the program.

What the Program Provides

Short-Term Housing: 120-day transitional housing in a private room within a shared two-bedroom apartment, fully equipped with a kitchen, washer, and dryer. All units are conveniently located near public transportation.
Financial Empowerment: Participants save 75-80% of their income in their own bank accounts, with a goal to save a minimum of $5,000 in savings by program completion.
Weekly Support Meetings: In-person, one-on-one meetings with a dedicated Workforce Housing Specialist.
Life Skills and Financial Workshops: Training in personal finance, meal planning and budgeting, and other essential skills to prepare for future success in navigating a challenging economy.
Continued Support: After transitioning to your own apartment, THE WORKER provides nine months of ongoing support to ensure your continued success.

Short-Term Housing: 120-day transitional housing in a private room within a shared two-bedroom apartment, fully equipped with a kitchen, washer, and dryer. All units are conveniently located near public transportation.
Financial Empowerment: Participants save 75-80% of their income in their own bank accounts, with a goal to save a minimum of $5,000 in savings by program completion.
Weekly Support Meetings: In-person, one-on-one meetings with a dedicated Workforce Housing Specialist.
Life Skills and Financial Workshops: Training in personal finance, meal planning and budgeting, and other essential skills to prepare for future success in navigating a challenging economy.
Continued Support: After transitioning to your own apartment, THE WORKER provides nine months of ongoing support to ensure your continued success.

Eligibility Requirements:

Receiving paid training through a new employment opportunity making at least $18 per hour.
Commit to saving 75-80% of your net earnings per pay period.
Be available for weekly meetings with your Workforce Housing Specialist.
Attend THE WORKER workshops on life skills, personal finance, and meal planning and budgeting.
Some felonies accepted (subject to review).

Receiving paid training through a new employment opportunity making at least $18 per hour.
Commit to saving 75-80% of your net earnings per pay period.
Be available for weekly meetings with your Workforce Housing Specialist.
Attend THE WORKER workshops on life skills, personal finance, and meal planning and budgeting.
Some felonies accepted (subject to review).

Eligibility Requirements:

Receiving paid training through a new employment opportunity making at least $17 per hour.

Commit to saving 70-80% of your net earnings per pay period.
Be available for weekly meetings with your Workforce Housing Specialist.
Attend THE WORKER workshops on life skills, personal finance, and meal planning and budgeting.
Some felonies accepted (subject to review).

What the Program Provides

Short-Term Housing: 120-day transitional housing in a private room within a shared two-bedroom apartment, fully equipped with a kitchen, washer, and dryer. All units are conveniently located near public transportation.
Financial Empowerment: Participants save 70-80% of their income in their own bank accounts, with a goal to save a minimum of $5,000 in savings by program completion.
Weekly Support Meetings: In-person, one-on-one meetings with a dedicated Workforce Housing Specialist.
Life Skills and Financial Workshops: Training in personal finance, meal planning and budgeting, and other essential skills to prepare for future success in navigating a challenging economy.
Continued Support: After transitioning to your own apartment, THE WORKER provides nine months of ongoing support to ensure your continued success.

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Larry's Path to stability

Life can be unpredictable. Sometimes, circumstances beyond our control can upend everything we’ve worked for, leaving us in despair and uncertainty. But with the right support, those same circumstances can be the catalyst for a fresh start.
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Daisy’s Fresh Start

At 68, an unexpected divorce left Daisy homeless in California. With no family to turn to, she relied on her decent wages to stay in hotels until her money ran out. In search of stability, Daisy moved to Phoenix and became a caregiver for a friend. For ten years, this partnership provided her with a home. But at the end of 2023, her friend passed away, leaving Daisy once again without a home or a job.
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Carmen’s Journey to a Career

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, were separated during some of the most critical years of his life. Milestones like his graduation came and went, moments Carmen longed to share with him. Elijah went to live with his grandmother, and while they were physically apart, Carmen's love for him never wavered.
Read The Full Story
Wesley’s Success Story

Wesley's journey with St. Joseph the Worker began in February, but his story of resilience started long before that. As a child, he survived a traumatic near-death experience. His adolescent years were burdened by undiagnosed mental health challenges, leading to frustration, substance abuse, and ultimately homelessness.
Read The Full Story
Larry's Path to stability

Life can be unpredictable. Sometimes, circumstances beyond our control can upend everything we’ve worked for, leaving us in despair and uncertainty. But with the right support, those same circumstances can be the catalyst for a fresh start.
Larry is a proud military veteran who served 9½ years in the United States Army and knows the meaning of sacrifice—first for his country, and then for his six children.
Read The Full Story
Daisy’s Fresh Start

At 68, an unexpected divorce left Daisy homeless in California. With no family to turn to, she relied on her decent wages to stay in hotels until her money ran out. In search of stability, Daisy moved to Phoenix and became a caregiver for a friend. For ten years, this partnership provided her with a home. But at the end of 2023, her friend passed away, leaving Daisy once again without a home or a job.
Read The Full Story

Carmen’s Journey to a Career

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, were separated during some of the most critical years of his life. Milestones like his graduation came and went, moments Carmen longed to share with him. Elijah went to live with his grandmother, and while they were physically apart, Carmen's love for him never wavered.
Read The Full Story
Wesley’s Success Story

Wesley's journey with St. Joseph the Worker began in February, but his story of resilience started long before that. As a child, he survived a traumatic near-death experience. His adolescent years were burdened by undiagnosed mental health challenges, leading to frustration, substance abuse, and ultimately homelessness.
Read The Full Story
Larry's Path to stability

Life can be unpredictable. Sometimes, circumstances beyond our control can upend everything we’ve worked for, leaving us in despair and uncertainty. But with the right support, those same circumstances can be the catalyst for a fresh start.
Larry is a proud military veteran who served 9½ years in the United States Army and knows the meaning of sacrifice—first for his country, and then for his six children.
Read The Full Story
Daisy’s Fresh Start

At 68, an unexpected divorce left Daisy homeless in California. With no family to turn to, she relied on her decent wages to stay in hotels until her money ran out. In search of stability, Daisy moved to Phoenix and became a caregiver for a friend. For ten years, this partnership provided her with a home. But at the end of 2023, her friend passed away, leaving Daisy once again without a home or a job.
Read The Full Story