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Alex's Pathway to Self-Sufficiency
PAVED BY DONORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF WORKING TOGETHER When a person is living in crisis, there is no one-step solution. Moving from crisis to stability, then becoming self-sufficient, is a process that takes time and the kind of support ICS donors and volunteers provide. ICS programs deliver assistance and guidance for every step.
CRISIS
Alex was homeless and unemployed. He didn't have the documents needed to prove his identity or U.S. citizenship to an employer.
CLIENT INTAKE
Alex came to the ICS Workforce Development Center in November 2023. After the intake process, staff helped him order and pay for a replacement birth certificate so he could apply for work.
FOOD BANK
Alex met a basic need with help from ICS food banks for as long as he needed it—there is no time limit.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Emergency Financial Assistance from ICS helped with rent and utilities so he could be housed.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
WFD staff and volunteers worked with Alex to update his resume and apply for jobs. He was hired as a temp worker with a staffing company, bringing some income and work experience.
FROM JOB TO CAREER
While working as a temp, Alex continued visiting the Workforce Development Center to search for permanent work. In March 2024 he was hired by Intel as a full-time employee with benefits.
NEXT STEPS
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Clients like Alex can keep progressing toward self-sufficiency with training from ICS's Bridges Financial Management course. This 10-week workshop series covers topics key to building a financial foundation, with coaching from local financial experts.
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