Valerie came to JARC shortly after being released from prison. At the time that she enrolled in JARC, she was recovering from substance abuse and had no stable housing. As a mother of three, she knew that she had to make a change. Valerie faced numerous barriers to employment, including previous justice involvement, housing insecurity, single parenthood, and substance abuse. Many of our clients face these challenges and more.
Once Valerie started JARC’s program, she gained essential life skills, honed budgeting abilities, and acquired valuable computer skills. Furthermore, she obtained numerous metalworking certifications. These achievements have not only bolstered Valerie’s confidence but have also provided her with a solid foundation to excel in her Welding Career.
”"JARC worked with me all the way through the financial coaching, the soft skills classes on Fridays, and the hands-on training with welding
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Now things are different. JARC disrupts the cycle of intergenerational poverty by providing parents with the opportunity to learn new skills and earn a livable wage that leads to financial self-sufficiency. Valerie is now working as a welder and has been at Freedman Seating Company for over 10 years! Now, she is a grandmother and has over 10 years of sobriety. She is making enough money to not only support herself but also her family.
”JARC was definitely my springboard that catapulted me to where I am now.
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