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Meal Provider
ORGANIZATION: Jobs Have Priority
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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38 people are interested
Managing three shelters in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area (all at maximum capacity), JHP provides case management, supportive services, employment referrals and financial assistance to homeless and low-income residents of Washington, D.C. and Prince George's County.
Prince George’s House Men's Shelter, operated by Jobs Have Priority (JHP), is a 24 hour, 36 bed men’s emergency shelter and transitional house, open seven days a week. The Meal Provider assists the staff in fulfilling the mission of Prince George’s House by preparing and/or delivering meals to Prince George's House. There are several openings in the schedule. Contact us for more information.
Those with an interest in culinary arts, food service, or for just helping those in need are encouraged to apply. This is a perfect opportunity for groups that are looking for one-time or recurring volunteer opportunities.
Prince George’s House has flexible hours and is open to working with your busy schedule.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for open dates or to schedule special activities.
Justin Walker
Case Manager/ Volunteer Coordinator
Jobs Have Priority
301.982.5025
jwalker@jobshavepriority.org
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About Jobs Have Priority
Location:
Main Office, 1526 Pennsylvania Ave S.E., Washington, DC 20003, US
Mission Statement
Jobs Have Priority (JHP) is a community-based, nonprofit social service organization that helps people who are homeless seek, obtain, and retain employment and secure permanent housing.
Description
Jobs Have Priority(JHP) has been serving the Washington-Metropolitan area for the past twenty-five years by providing shelter and support services for the homeless, low-income. and unemployed residents of Washington, D.C. and Prince George's County. Focusing on empowerment through employment and housing, JHP offers job readiness and life skills workshops, intensive case management, employment and housing referals, and other relevant services as needed.
Managing various shelter programs in the Washington, DC area JHP provides short term housing, food, clothing, case management, support services, and financial assistance. Two homeless employment and assistance centers reach 422 residents from nine emergency shelters. A case manager works one-on-one with each individual or family to pinpoint the challenges in finding a job and a home - and craft next steps. Collaborative agreements with other service providers, the business community, and management companies jump start the employment and housing search for shelter clients, and JHP supports them as brand-new employees and tenants. Each year, JHP places 300 people in jobs and 280 in permanent housing.
JHP has recently been recognized as Workforce Provider of the Year by Maryland Works and was featured in the 2014 Greater Washington Catalogue of Philanthropy. Join us in improving our community and helping others aspire to fruitful and prosperous lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Prince George's House603 Addison Road, SouthCapitol Heights, MD 20743
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2016
SKILLS
- Baking
- Cooking / Catering
- Food Service
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Meal times vary based on meal served