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I have the skills to work as a welder - now I need the equipment to become employed

Member: Tony (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

Getting the right safety gear will allow me to take a job as soon as I get an offer from an employer More

$35of $560

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Advanced software training will help me compete for jobs that can sustain my family

Member: Victor (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Ebony, North Branch Works

My daughters need their dad to be able to provide. Help with the cost of training + transportation to get to classes will help me become a programmer. More

$185of $595

31.092436974789915966386554620%

6 supporters
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I want to give my all to my career. I need welding gear for my certification and future job!

Member: Chaeyanne (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

Right now, I work part time, but once I'm certified, I'll get a full time job to provide for my family and be stable. First, I need welding gear. More

$10of $390

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Widow and mother of 3, I need welding gear to show employers I am prepared for the job

Member: Marie (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

My goal is to get my welding certification, find a job, and support my 3 kids. It's hard to provide for them when I'm not working full time. More

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I need welding gear to finish my certification, get a job, save for a home, and support my mom

Member: Erick (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

The gear will make it easier to get a job in my field. I'm good with money so I plan on saving up for a better home and sending money back to my mom. More

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Husband and father; I need equiment to get a job in the metalworking industry

Member: Israel (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

I need safety glasses and precision measuring instruments to work as a CNC machinist. Owning my tools will show employers I'm serious about my trade. More

$25of $460

5.4347826086956521739130434800%

1 supporter
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Low-paying jobs most of my life. Ready to reach stability. Need welding gear to qualify for jobs.

Member: Phillip (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

My goal is to complete my certifications at JARC and find a job that will bring me financial stability. I need to buy my own welding equipment. More

$25of $515

4.8543689320388349514563106800%

1 supporter
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Working + in school. Need welding gear to start my new career + show my daughter hard work pays off

Member: Terry (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

With welding gear I can start my new career + provide for my 12yo daughter. I've never had anyone help me before, and this would mean the world to me. More

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Single mom saving for housing for my family; welding gear will help me get a job

Member: Angie (Chicago, IL)
Validator: Emily, Jane Addams Resource Corporation

I need gear to get a welding job, because a manufacturing career will give me a stable income. Then I can provide a home and child care for my family. More

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