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Making Hope Happen for Steve

Mindy Bogue
Mindy Bogue

JEVS Human Services awarded Steve with a Strictly Business Award for his hard work supporting his daughters as a single dad.

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S teves job is mostly time to make the doughnuts, says bakery manager Eileen Klingberg. Steve Arlan works the 11 to 7 a.m. shift at a ShopRite bakery and can tell you anything you want to know about making doughnuts. Almost two years ago, single dad Steve was unemployed and living in a motel with his daughters Ariel (age 18) and Hannah (age 12). Thanks to Steves determination and help from JEVS, he again is employed and able to provide a home for his family. Steve worked as a letter carrier for eight yearsat theU.S.PostalService butresigned in 2007 because a knee injury made it difficult to keep up with his daily route. A friend referred him to JEVS Human Services, where he enrolled in the helpinghands program, qualifying for free services. Helpinghands helps the unemployed and underemployed in the Jewish community through job placement, counseling and financial assistance. They helped me in so many ways, not just financially, said Steve. The people who have helped me are the real heroes. After helping him locate, pay for and furnish a small apartment, the helpinghands staff helped him get the job at ShopRite. What Steve lacked in bakery skills, he more than made up for in persistence and hard work. After starting out as a part-time employee, Steve was promoted to full-time pay and benefits. His manager and coworkers all agree that Steve always has a smile on his face and doesnt complain, often sharing stories about his girls and how proud he is of them. Though Steve has a tough schedule, he is always sure to spend time with his daughters, even taking them to the last Harry Potter midnight book release. The oldest, Ariel, admits, I dont think Id be able to pass high school without his help in history and science. Its very important to Steve that his daughters are happy and get a good education, and he works an upside down and backwards schedule in order to be the best father he can be. Steve has never given up even in the most difficult and depressing of times, and he is an amazing role model for his daughters. CLIENT SUCCESS STORY JEVS Human Services Making Hope Happen for GIRLS BY HIS SIDE DURING TOUGH TIMES Steve Arlan humbly accepted the 2008 JEVS Inspiration Award,presented at the Strictly Business awards and fund- raising event last fall.JEVS helped Steve to find an apartment and steady employment after a bumpy start as a single father with custody of two school-aged daughters. PICTURED (top inset): Samara Fritzsche of the helpinghands program I N S I D E J E V S PG.6 SAMARA FRITZSCHE CAREER COUNSELOR helpinghands PROGRAM SteveNight-Shift Baker Whips Up Recipe for Achievement Job assessment,readiness and placement assistance is available to unemployed and underemployed Jews under the age of 65 by contacting the helpinghands program at 215.854.1874. This program is free to those who are eligible and offers one-on- one contact and support from a team of dedicated professionals.

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Making Hope Happen for Steve

  • 1. S teves job is mostly time to make the doughnuts, says bakery manager Eileen Klingberg. Steve Arlan works the 11 to 7 a.m. shift at a ShopRite bakery and can tell you anything you want to know about making doughnuts. Almost two years ago, single dad Steve was unemployed and living in a motel with his daughters Ariel (age 18) and Hannah (age 12). Thanks to Steves determination and help from JEVS, he again is employed and able to provide a home for his family. Steve worked as a letter carrier for eight yearsat theU.S.PostalService butresigned in 2007 because a knee injury made it difficult to keep up with his daily route. A friend referred him to JEVS Human Services, where he enrolled in the helpinghands program, qualifying for free services. Helpinghands helps the unemployed and underemployed in the Jewish community through job placement, counseling and financial assistance. They helped me in so many ways, not just financially, said Steve. The people who have helped me are the real heroes. After helping him locate, pay for and furnish a small apartment, the helpinghands staff helped him get the job at ShopRite. What Steve lacked in bakery skills, he more than made up for in persistence and hard work. After starting out as a part-time employee, Steve was promoted to full-time pay and benefits. His manager and coworkers all agree that Steve always has a smile on his face and doesnt complain, often sharing stories about his girls and how proud he is of them. Though Steve has a tough schedule, he is always sure to spend time with his daughters, even taking them to the last Harry Potter midnight book release. The oldest, Ariel, admits, I dont think Id be able to pass high school without his help in history and science. Its very important to Steve that his daughters are happy and get a good education, and he works an upside down and backwards schedule in order to be the best father he can be. Steve has never given up even in the most difficult and depressing of times, and he is an amazing role model for his daughters. CLIENT SUCCESS STORY JEVS Human Services Making Hope Happen for GIRLS BY HIS SIDE DURING TOUGH TIMES Steve Arlan humbly accepted the 2008 JEVS Inspiration Award,presented at the Strictly Business awards and fund- raising event last fall.JEVS helped Steve to find an apartment and steady employment after a bumpy start as a single father with custody of two school-aged daughters. PICTURED (top inset): Samara Fritzsche of the helpinghands program I N S I D E J E V S PG.6 SAMARA FRITZSCHE CAREER COUNSELOR helpinghands PROGRAM SteveNight-Shift Baker Whips Up Recipe for Achievement Job assessment,readiness and placement assistance is available to unemployed and underemployed Jews under the age of 65 by contacting the helpinghands program at 215.854.1874. This program is free to those who are eligible and offers one-on- one contact and support from a team of dedicated professionals.