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Tempe Works reports nearly 50 graduates since inception; program seeks employer partners, grant funding and shared-housing pathways
Summary
Tempe Works staff reported program growth and partnerships, said there have been 35 graduates in prior three years with additional anticipated and described efforts on shared housing, employer outreach and grant applications for move-in assistance and staffing.
Tempe Works staff briefed the council on program growth, participant demographics, employer partnerships and expansion plans, including shared-housing strategies and grant applications for move-in assistance.
Jessica Wright, manager in Community Health and Human Services, and Tempe Works coordinator Binta Coker described the program as a "second-chance employment-to-housing" effort for individuals experiencing homelessness. The program offers five temporary city positions (two in Parks and Recreation, three in Solid Waste) and requires a 90-day work period plus securing stable housing…
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