http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2009/11/12/out-of-prison-out-of-a-job-out-of-luck/
Our re-entry programs help ex-inmates daily get jobs and ease the return to society, with the help of businesses (like the Used Appliance Warehouse on the Southside) who partner with us in providing jobs for those returning to the community; we are able to save lives.
Fortunately this week we helped one inmate returning to NY (from a Western PA prison) with housing and a job thanks to the Fortune Society, in another case we were able to help a young man who has returned to this community last week after five years in prison with employment, unfortunately a third person this week we were unable to help Jeremy (name changed) who wants a position more than minimum wage, the economy is a difficult one, and we are so far unsuccessful with finding him a better position.
If you or you know someone who is ready to hire a young man, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are preparing a website with resumes to make it easier for employers to choose from, for that purpose. The Talmud teaches us, one of the greatest forms of charity is providing employment for a person!
Please help us in that endeavor.
Robert Edwards wrote...
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to you and the Aleph orginization for the kindness and generosity you have shown me. As you well know, I was recently released from incarceration, and I was down on myself, and my luck> Without your intervention, I don't know where or what my situation would be! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Hooray for Fred Landy who employed me on the 4th of Feb. I am truely blessed! Fred and the position he found for me, has been a true blessing! I find this position to be exciting, challenging, and rewarding. I am most impressed with my fellow employee's who are kind and welcoming! I see myself with this company for a long time. Thank you Fred.
Well Rabbi, I have to close for now. I llok forward to your future communications, and I will be sending you an email with a web site for employment training, etc, for ex-offenders, which I found to be very helpful.
G-d Bless!
Robert xxxx