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- EIN 52-1594479
- (202) 544-9096
- 1526 Pennsylvania Ave Se Washington DC 20003-3116 USA
- www.jobshavepriority.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Emergency Assistance, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Homeless & Housing, Housing Search Assistance, Human Services, Job Training
Mission: To provide and manage job training programs, employment assistance, and housing assistance for homeless people, which will enable them to participate more fully and independently in the community.
Programs: Resident shelters: jhp operates two shelters in prince georges county, maryland, and one in washington, dc. Jhp's shelters provide meals, assistance with clothing and household essentials, comprehensive case management, and wrap-around services in order to provide the residents with the tools they need to become self-sufficient. Adult residents participate in life skills, education, and employment classes, while children are provided with tutoring and enrichment activities. Each shelter houses a computer lab equipped with high speed internet and a business office for the use of residents.
homeless day shelters: jhp operates an employment program in the lobby of one of dc's largest day shelters. At this location jhp links clients to the mainstream resources for which they may be eligible; offers life-skills, employment soft skills, and vocational training; computer and internet access and training; financial literacy education; housing placements and assistance; supportive services, and emergency financial aid. Jhp partners with a number of area employers and landlords to ensure that our clients can secure employment and housing despite their background and/or current living situation.