Streamlined path to IDs benefits homeless
Under AB 1733, individuals facing homelessness can apply for an ID and a birth certificate at no cost in California. By Jackeline Luna - After a shoulder injury forced David to retire prematurely from a job he held for over 30 years,
New prison re-entry support program shows impact in first year
Minnesota held the highest three-year recidivism rate of any U.S. state, according to a 2011 Pew Charitable Trusts report. The Salvation Army in Minneapolis, Minn., launched a prison re-entry support program just over a year ago, and so far, it’s yielding positive
Salvation Army camps may qualify for new federal funding
Youth employment initiative opens up at least $20 million in workplace grants By Mindy Farabee - This spring, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a national, multi-pronged youth employment policy initiative that includes over $5 billion earmarked for helping 1 million
Working toward a brighter future
Employment Plus helps over 40,000 Australian job seekers find work each year. By Heather McIlvaine - Tania Boon wanted a new job. The 43-year-old mother of five had been working part-time at a pizzeria to supplement her welfare support from the Australian