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Before getting involved with JobsPlus, Scott did not have any aspirations for a job or career. All he knew was that his employment would entail living “paycheck to paycheck.” He didn’t dare dream. Issues with substance abuse and broken family ties wouldn’t let him. “I’m able to dream now, able to see a vision of…
Read MoreA New Beginning I came in contact with JobsPlus (now Employment Network) when I was in River City Correctional Center. They do a job readiness class once a week there. Once I was released, I was able to utilize my skill set at a new job in administration. I was able to get back…
Read More“God will send you friends that you never expected.” Jeffery: Back in 2020, I lost my son to a work accident. He was 24 years old. My wife, at the time we had been married 23 years, turned to God, but I was really upset with God. So, I got a divorce. My mother passed…
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I am incredibly excited, enthusiastic, and humbled to become President of City Gospel Mission and to lead such a venerable organization. I express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Roger Howell, who has led City Gospel Mission for the past 30 years. During Roger’s tenure, City Gospel Mission has experienced significant growth and expansion of…
Read MoreThere is a story behind every person. Thoughts behind their expressions. Emotions behind their feelings, and a soul beneath their skin. Sarah’s story of her miraculous journey is one of many stories that too often go untold. Sarah is shy and reserved, and without her telling her story, you would never know the trials…
Read MoreIt is often said that actions speak louder than words. If so, Victor’s story is louder than it appears in print. Victor doesn’t spend much time talking about what he is going to do. He just does it. Nor does he spend much time talking about his recovery and the spiritual transformation that made…
Read MoreJobsPlus from City Gospel Mission visited my high school last August when I was a senior. They went over opportunities and talked about the importance of dressing for jobs you want and what skills you have to know in the workplace. The program director, Mike Hill, is very charismatic. Later, he checked up on…
Read MoreEight years ago, a death in the family affected Alinson deeply. City Gospel Mission came into her life at that point and has helped her find comfort in community. I started at City Gospel Mission when I was around 10. It was kind of complicated because of everything that was happening in my life.…
Read MoreBy John B. When I was in a recovery program in March 2018, I was introduced to JobsPlus. I learned so much, not only about resumes and how to interview, but also the spiritual side to living my purpose that God had in store for me. When I applied for a job at a…
Read MoreBy Nick S. JobsPlus graduate A couple years ago I was getting treatment for drug use. It got to the point where my daughter had been taken from me. My lawyer said, “You can give her to someone in your family. You can do what you’re supposed to do to get her back. Or…
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