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Our clients are active participants in their own success, and put in the effort it takes to get and maintain a job.
Earned income is the key for graduates to maintain housing and avoid future homelessness.
Work instills the value of self-reliance and builds the capacity for long-term success.
Ready to Work provides the education and opportunity so that people can take control
of their own lives.
Unauthorized encampments are a health, safety, and quality of life issue throughout
San Joaquin County.
As of January 2019, there were 1,558 individuals living on the streets in San Joaquin County, and local shelters continue to be overwhelmed.
We believe people deserve better than living on the street without a home and without hope.
Our effort has brought together nonprofits, private donors, law enforcement, local government, and state agencies in a way that San Joaquin County hasn’t seen before.
Our partners have worked tirelessly with us to create new alliances and utilize existing resources in creative ways so our clients have the most comprehensive support possible.
Ready to Work makes long-term investments in the health, economy, and people of San Joaquin County.
We provide housing, food, education, work training, skill certification, stipends, and links to permanent housing for people who want a second chance. But we need your financial support to make this happen.
With your help, we can change lives.
Join our team by becoming a donor, or by agreeing to hire one of our graduates.