“I had not had a job for a long time, and my last one was only part-time in retail. But thanks to the program at Phalanx Family Services and Ms. Lenon, my career navigator, I got hired as a Transactions Specialist with Chase Bank. I wasn’t even going to apply. I thought why would they hire me with no experience? They offered on-the-job training and a great salary. I have been able to pay off my credit cards AND get a car. Keep trying, don’t count yourself out. Be open and be willing to put in the work!”
Simon Shapiro
Phalanx Family Services
Adult Services Client
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“What really made a difference for me is how responsive my case manager, Ms. Chatmon, was. I cannot tell you how many programs I’ve been in where I could never reach anybody. Here at Phalanx, I ALWAYS got a callback.”
LaShawndra DeJohnette
Phalanx Family Services
Adult Services Client
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“Before this program, I couldn’t see myself graduating high
school, let alone working and going to college. But my mentor, Megan, inspired me to see a future for myself and see things differently. Plus, I have a little sister that looks up to me. I didn’t want her to see me as a quitter or a failure. Now, I have skills for a career in construction, I’ve graduated high school. AND I’m applying for college!”
Jeremiah Slack
Phalanx Family Services
Youth Services Client
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“My pastor died, my grandmamma died, my mamma died all in the same year. My mind was all over the place. I couldn’t concentrate, I couldn’t work. Ms. Freeman never pushed, she said just take your time. She showed up to my mama’s funeral. That made me not feel like I’m a number, I’m an actual person. She’s been with me through so much that’s been going on in my life, from me getting a job as a team lead at Meijer. I so appreciate her AND this program!”
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Jokeisha Gray
Phalanx Family Services
Adult Services Client
