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Guest Finds More Than "Just A Job"
John finally has a job he loves. After "losing it all" several years ago, John became homeless. Four years ago, he began the long road back to employment with his first stay at Breakthrough. Besides having access to a phone and fax machine, the staff at Breakthrough helped him with a resume and interviewing skills. "It was such a big help," he remembers. "I couldn't have found work without the proper tools."
After working in various jobs since then, John is now part of a team that tracks and records wildlife in northern Illinois. "I feel at home out there," he says. "I feel closer to God." In fact, the job seems to be a perfect fit for John. In a letter to Breakthrough's staff he says, "Tagging and counting deer is not a job for me. It is a labor of love...I have [re]gained respect and self-confidence. I feel whole and independent."
Breakthrough is a lifeline for men and women who are unemployed and homeless. Our staff provides encouragement and support for those who struggle with life issues that can prevent them from staying employed. We also work with partners who help prepare our guests to re-enter the workforce by teaching practical skills.
"There were several times when I wanted to give up," says John. "But Breakthrough supported me. The staff listened to me and kept encouraging me not to give up. That made all the difference in the world."
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