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Employment

LIFT 159 – five month update

A single mom was able to secure employment after graduating from Blueprints’ Getting Ahead While Getting Out Program and working with Job Development. Her only issue was the transportation to get to her new job. Through A Little LIFT, the community was able to raise money for bus passes for her first couple weeks of […]

LIFT 174 – four month Update

A client of Blueprints’ Financial Capabilities Center had been working towards completion of her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes and needed A Little LIFT in order to make that dream possible. She needed a set of scrubs in order to complete the program and was unfortunately unable to find them at Blueprints’ partner, Dress for […]

LIFT 180 – four month Update

A single mom with three young children, two in Blueprints’ Head Start, found herself in need of new tires for the winter weather. She was able to afford two new tires herself, but needed A Little LIFT to purchase the other two. The LIFT was funded and she has been able to keep her job […]

LIFT 103 – ten month Update

Lawrence was in danger of losing his transportation job because he could not afford proper work attire. He had been reprimanded several times. Donations through the LIFT project enabled him to purchase appropriate work clothes and he’s maintained his job through 10 months! This is no longer an issue for him. With additional assistance from […]

LIFT 124 – three month Update

Single mom of 4 involved in Blueprints’ Work Ready Program needed car fixed to continue her medical assistant program. The LIFT was successful, and her car was repaired – needed brake work. She has completed her program and will begin her externship in July 2018. Gainful employment is right around the corner. Caseworker and client […]

LIFT 126 – two month Update

The lack of a driver’s license was a barrier to employment for a single mom of 2. She couldn’t regain her license until she paid a restoration fee. She couldn’t pay her restoration fee because she didn’t have a job… This circular barrier was removed through A Little LIFT. Since her restoration fee has been paid, […]

LIFT 112 – eight month Update

Single mom received donations through A Little LIFT in October of 2017 to keep her gas and electricity on. She’s been able to maintain a safe and comfortable home for her three children.