Katherine

I work for the Jane Addams Resource Corporation. Our mission is to ensure that people who work do not live in poverty. My goal is to help people get on their feet and earn a living wage. Helping people is my life mission and I will do that any way that I can.

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Jane Addams Resource Corporation Jane Addams Resource Corporation
The Jane Addams Resource Corporation builds healthy communities through workforce, economic, and human development. It is rooted in the North Center, Lakeview, Lincoln Square, and Uptown neighborhoods of Chicago and serves the Chicagoland area through a strategic mix of industrial retention,… More

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Funded on 10/26/2019

Louis from Chicago, Illinois

I've taken the first steps, now I need help w/ safety equipment so I can be a welder.

Having the right welding equipment will enable me to find my first jobs, and move ahead in my career. More

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Jason from Chicago, IL

With the right work gear, I can work to provide for my kids' futures

I plan to work in manufacturing, but need steel-toed boots and the funds to register my car. More

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Funded on 12/5/2019

Marcus from Chicago, Illinois

I hope to be a master welder and eventually own a business. Need gear to get started

In order to start my career as a welder, I need welding gear and safety equipment. More

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Funded on 12/25/2019

Micah from Chicago, IL

To find work as machinist, I need help to buy safety equipment and car repairs.

I've learned CNC Machining, but employers expect me to have equipment before they'll hire me. Also, I need to fix up my car so I can go to jobs. More

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Funded on 12/30/2019

Peter from Des Plaines, IL

I've trained to be a welder, but before I can find work I need equipment.

I'm excited to start a career and a stable life. I need help to buy safety equipment-- employers will expect me to have it before they hire! More

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Miguel from Chicago, IL

I want to provide for my kids as a welder. I need safety equipment to get jobs.

I'm studying to be a welder right now; I need steel toed boots, a welding helmet, and gloves. Employers will expect me to have them if they hire me. More

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Funded on 12/3/2019

Darrion from Chicago, IL

I'm training to work in manufacturing. I need steel toed boots.

I'm enrolled in a program that will lead me toward a career in Computer Numerical Control machining. I need steel toed boots to work in this field. More

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Funded on 12/6/2019

Aide from Chicago, IL

I'm training in welding. I need safety equipment for my workshops, and career!

I need a helmet, gloves, jacket, and steel toes boots. These will keep me safe, give me confidence, and set me up to find work after I graduate! More

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Funded on 12/20/2019

Cameron from Chicago, IL

I've worked hard to learn CNC Manufacturing; I need steel-toed boots to get work!

I've turned my life around in the last 10 years. Now I'm ready to go out and find work in a good trade, but employers will expect me to bring boots! More

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Raul from Chicago, IL

I'm starting a new life by training as a welder. I need safety equipment to work!

Employers will expect me to bring equipment like steel-toed boots and a welding helmet to the job. With these items I'll be ready to start my career. More

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Funded on 4/17/2020

Jonathan from Chicago, IL

I'm a veteran looking to build a home for my son. I need gear to work in welding!

I've trained in welding, but without equipment I'll have a challenging time finding a job. Employers expect you to bring boots and a helmet. More

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Funded on 5/8/2020

Angel from Chicago, IL

I need to fix my car so I can go to welding instruction and then find work.

I want to work a trade and make a living for myself. I'm studying welding, but I had a car accident recently and need help to get back on track. More

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Funded on 3/5/2020

Doug from Chicago, IL

I work in a machine shop but tight funds at home make it hard to buy work equipment.

I'm a recovering addict; I barely make enough to pay rent and child support. I borrow gear from my co-workers but I will need my own to succeed. More

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Funded on 4/19/2020

Jackie from Chicago, IL

Mom of teenage boys, survivor of abuse, studying welding. I need safety gear to work.

To work as a welder, I'll need steel-toed boots, a welding jacket, helmet, etc. I've come this far. Just need help over the finish line. More

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Funded on 4/14/2020

Mike from Chicago, IL

While I learn a trade, I'm sleeping on the floor. I need a bed to stay healthy.

Father of five; with my shoulder injury I'm having a hard time training. With help to get a bed and work boots, I'll be able to focus and find work. More

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Antonio from Chicago, IL

I am learning welding to build my career after I was laid off my last job.

To continue working I need gear such as a welding helmet, jacket, gloves and steel toed work boots. I have no source of income to buy these myself. More

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Funded on 4/29/2020

Denise from Chicago, IL

I want to help myself and others; with a laptop, I'll be able to study for my GED.

I work hard to give back to my community. I want to be a counselor one day, but first I need help to finish my education. More

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Funded on 12/23/2020

Tanji from Chicago, IL

Training to work in welding; I need car repairs so I can commute to my courses.

I'm working towards a solid career with this certification, but after a car accident I have no way to get to classes (or to jobs after I'm certified). More

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Funded on 12/28/2020

Sanusie from Chicago, IL

I'm working on a new career. While I train, I need help with expenses for my 18-mo.

I'm getting certified in Computer Numerical Control machining. For now, I have no income. I need supplies and winter clothes for my daughter. More

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Funded on 3/3/2021

Cristian from Chicago, IL

Single father training in welding; with car repairs I'll be ready to start my career.

I'm unable to attend my welding training; with repairs I'll be equipped to drive to training and jobs so I can support my daughter. More

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Funded on 5/28/2021

Amelia from Chicago, IL

I was laid off due to COVID. With gear, I can start a stable career in machining.

I worked as a waitress & bartender for years, but I've been out of work for months. I've been trained; I just need equipment to get hired as a machinist. More

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Funded on 11/19/2021

Robert from Chicago, IL

I have a job offer in Nashville. I need help moving so I can get a fresh start!

I'm starting over after years of caring for my mother. I have work lined up as a welder, I just need transportation and first months' rent! More

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