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Fresh Chance Career Journey
Our community is made stronger and safer when people have living wage jobs. But for many veterans, former offenders, the homeless, and at-risk youth it is difficult to get—and keep—the very jobs that will empower them to change their own lives.
Together with your help we can continue to create fresh chances for people right here in our own community.
For the past 7 years Straight Path has held semiannual career fairs as a non profit 501(c)(3), providing job connections for low income populations. And we’re excited to announce expanded services, plus an invitation to an even broader segment of the underserved populations around us.
Over time, Straight Path has found the most success when we connect more deeply with employers and build stronger relationships for future job security. Our thoughtful, holistic approach includes building multiple, deep partnerships in recruiting, career training, counseling and case management. The goal is retention support, longevity and consistency, for job seekers and businesses alike.
We continue to focus on job opportunities for those with employment barriers, and have expanded that definition to include:
Homelessness or potential homelessness
Returning veterans or underserved veterans
At-risk high school juniors and seniors
People with non-violent criminal history
Those who have finished drug rehabilitation
Those needing guidance and training
We can’t do it alone. YOUR DONATIONS MAKE THIS WORK. All donations are tax deductible, and go directly to support events and services. Help us build a better community for all of us!
Donation Options
Cash donations.
Non-cash donations. Ex: Car, boat, RV, precious metals, stock, and gift cards to name a few.
Physical donations - interview clothing, computers, trade tools.
Just describe the items, and we handle everything from there. We will do the appraisal, moving and paperwork!
Will my donations really matter?
Here are just a few independent research articles that answer resoundingly YES!
From the US Department of Health and Human Services, “Preparing at-risk youth for and setting them on the path toward jobs with sufficient compensation is an essential part of promoting their well-being and improving their likelihood of becoming independent adults.” - Link
Oregon scored #7 in the list of states with the most at-risk youth for 2017. - Link
"Work reduces (prison) recidivism but there’s an important caveat that we must point out - the sooner ex-offenders are employed, the less likely they will commit future crimes resulting in further jail and prison time.” - Link
“Probation was revoked 500 percent less for those who are employed.” US Courts - Link
Join our growing group of faithful supporters
Burgerville
Central Northeast Neighbors, Inc.
City of Portland Bureau of Human Resources Employment & Development
City of Portland Bureau of Police
Concordia Neighborhood Association
Constructing Hope
Cully Association of Neighbors
Department of Community Justice Multnomah Co
Dr Henry G. Greenidge
Hoffman Construction Company
Ironworkers Local Union No. 29
Portland Covenant Church
Mark W. Eves, PC
Me'Rae's
MercyCorps NW Reentry Transition Center
Metro
NAACP Portland Unit #1120
NECA IBEW local 48 Electrical Training Center
New Seasons Market
ODOT Office of Civil Rights
Oregon & SW Washington Roofers & Waterproofers, JATC
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries/Apprenticeship and Training Division
Oregon Department of Transportation
Our 42nd Ave
Pacific Power/Pacific Corp
Port of Portland
Portland Community College/Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center
Prosper Portland
Portland General Electric
St Charles Borremeo Parish
The Portland Observer
Tri-Met
UA Plumbers and Steamfitters
University of Portland
UPS
Urban League of Portland
US Bank
Volunteers of America
Waste Management
Weston Pontiac Buick
William Leonard C.P.A.
Work Systems
Worksource Portland Metro