What an AMAZING day! I could not be more excited about this announcement, and to be part of the Fair Chance Collaborative in Arizona. This initiative resonates deeply with our core values at Arouet, where we believe in second chances and the power of collective impact! This is an incredible opportunity for Arizona to rewrite our reentry story, and build an ecosystem and pipeline that will ensure we build a dynamic Fair Chance workforce, which has an array of products, services and support to help them be successful! This is the beginning of something huge and we are so thrilled about it!
One in three U.S. adults—that’s more than 70 million people—carry the weight of an arrest or criminal record. These individuals face immense challenges when seeking employment and stability. But today, we’re changing the narrative.👏
The Fair Chance Collaborative is more than a program; it’s a lifeline. It’s coordinating job training, housing assistance, healthcare access, financial counseling, and more. It’s about holistic transformation, breaking down barriers, and creating pathways to opportunity.
Thank YOU JPMorgan Chase & Co. for your commitment to inclusive economic growth. Their $500,000 grant fuels this collaborative engine, and together, we’ll ensure that more people in Phoenix get a fair chance to rejoin the workforce and contribute fully to their families and our local economy. And thank you to United Way for offering to take on the work of this incredibly important initiative.
As a member of the VSUW Workforce Taskforce I am honored to stand alongside top community leaders, employers, and educators. Let’s rewrite the story—one fair chance at a time. I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work!
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📰 Valley of the Sun United Way is forming a new Fair Chance Collaborative to help address the multi-dimensional needs of individuals in the Phoenix metropolitan area who have been involved with the justice system. The Collaborative was catalyzed by a $500,000 investment from the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Foundation.
“Involvement in the justice system and past mistakes should not define a person’s future and hamper them from future opportunities to succeed after completing their legal obligations,” said Carla Vargas Jasa, president and CEO of Valley of the Sun United Way. “Through our community-driven MC2026 plan, we’re partnering with others to increase Fair Chance hiring and supportive services so those involved in the justice system have every opportunity to succeed—for themselves, for their families and for our community. We’re grateful to JPMorgan Chase for investing in the power of this collaboration.”
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3moAmazing to look through these photos and still recognise people from so many years ago, fantastic for a company to manage retention so well!