Members Moving Forward
Updated: January 24, 2012
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN JULY 2011
- Bob B. (St. Johns) rejoined Construction union
- Chris W. (St. Johns) Working part time house-keeping
- Mike P. (St. Johns) Enrolled in Computer Literacy Classes
- Malcolm J. (St. Johns) Enrolled at Lincoln Tech
- Javier M. (St. Johns) Moved into permanent affordable housing.
- Troy S. (St. Johns) Fully furnished apartment with financial aid
- Maurice W. (RWA) Employment full-time at Franklin Institute
- Paul Y. (RWA) Completed Forklift certification
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN JULY 2011
- Kevan S. (Ridge) got a job working at Salvation Army
- Jerome S. (Ridge) is working part time at assisted living facility
- Greg B. (New Jerusalem) got at Citizens Bank Park
- Mohamed (New Jerusalem) is enrolled in Community College of Philadelphia classes
- Maurcie W. (RWA) received his ServSafe certification
- Paul Y. (RWA) employed as a truck driver with a company in Iowa
- Michael P. (St John’s) is volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
- Joe N. (St John’s) attended our Skills to Succeed: Interviewing Skills workshop with Accenture
- Ron H. (St John’s) attended our Skills to Succeed: Interviewing Skills workshop with Accenture
- Malcolm J. (St John’s) attended our Skills to Succeed: Interviewing Skills workshop with Accenture
- Chris W. (St John’s) attended our Skills to Succeed: Interviewing Skills workshop with Accenture
- Javier M. (St John’s) attended our Skills to Succeed: Interviewing Skills workshop with Accenture
- Bob B. (St John’s) got a job working part-time construction
- Marie M. (Sheila Dennis) is starting a class at Community College of Philadelphia
- Esterlina F. (Sheila Dennis) Attended our Skills to Succeed: Interviewing Skills workshop with Accenture
- David F. (OBP) Attended our Skills to Succeed: Interviewing Skills workshop with Accenture
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN JUNE 2011
- Kevin M. (RWA) moved into own apartment
- Charles R. (RWA) moved into own apartment
- Cliff P. (RWA) moved home with family
- Troy S. (St. John’s) got a second job
- Kevin M. (RWA) fully furnished apartment
- Jesse W. (Sheila Dennis) got a job with Commerce Energy
- Dawn G. (Sheila Dennis) attending orientation at Philabundance for Culinary Arts
- Malcolm J. (St. John’s) got a part time job as a computer consultant
- Jerome S. (Ridge) Attended financial literacy class on banking Ridge
- Larry M. (Ridge) Attended financial literacy class on banking
- Chris W. (St. Johns) Attended financial literacy class on banking
- Javier M. (St. John’s) Attended financial literacy class on banking
- Keeya W. (Sheila Dennis) Attended financial literacy class on banking
- Dawn G. (Sheila Dennis) Attended financial literacy class on banking
- Wilma W. (Sheila Dennis) Attended financial literacy class on banking
- Carolyn F. (New Jerusalem) Attended financial literacy class on credit
- Nicole G. (New Jerusalem) Attended financial literacy class on credit
- Norvell R. (New Jerusalem) Attended financial literacy class on credit
- Greg B. (New Jerusalem) Attended financial literacy class on credit
- Malcolm J. (St. John’s) Attended financial literacy class on credit
- Ronald H. (St. John’s) Attended financial literacy class on credit
- Kevan S. (Ridge) Attended financial literacy class on credit
- Malcolm J. (St. John’s) Attended Skills to Succeed: Professional Image Class
- Dawn G. (Sheila Dennis) Attended Skills to Succeed: Professional Image Class
- Jackie R. (Sheila Dennis) Attended Skills to Succeed: Professional Image Class
- Mark S. (Ridge) Attended Skills to Succeed: Professional Image Class
- Ronald H. (St. John’s) Attended Skills to Succeed: Professional Image Class
- David F. (OBP) Attended Skills to Succeed: Professional Image Class
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN MAY 2011
- Troy G. (Outley) moved into his own place
- Malcolm J. (SJ) attended CCCS Budgeting Class
- Bob B. (SJ) attended CCCS Budgeting Class, received 10-hour construction certification, and enrolled in computer literacy classes with Freedom Rings Partnership
- Dawn G. (Sheila Dennis) attended CCCS Budgeting Class
- Keeya W. (Sheila Dennis) attended CCCS Budgeting Class
- Mark S.(Ridge) attended CCCS Budgeting Class
- David F. (OBP) attended CCCS Budgeting Class
- Jerome W. (OBP) attended CCCS Budgeting Class
- Daryl C. (OBP) started classes at Community College of Philadelphia
- Tony S. (RWA) used Financial Aid to fully furnish apartment and moved into own place
- Nikki G. (NJ) received her forklift certification
- Frank T. (DePaul) employed with servicemaster
- Roland R. (Ridge) enrolled in computer literacy class with CareerLink
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN APRIL 2011
- Maurice W. (RWA) passed his Forklift Certification
- James A. (RWA) passed his Forklift Certification
- Terrance B. (RWA) moved into his own place
- Leo C. (St. John’s) got a job
- Edna R. (Sheila Dennis) moved into transitional housing
- Jackie R. (Sheila Dennis) moved into transitional housing
- Marie M. (Sheila Dennis) moved into transitional housing
- David B. (Ridge) moved into his own place
- Troy G (Outley) received a food handler certification
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN MARCH 2011
- Troy G. (Outley) completed a 2 day food handler certification course
- Eugene W. (Ridge) is enrolled in the Fatherhood Initiative program
- Thomas S. (Depaul) moved into his own place
- Dejuan J. (NJ) moved into his own place
- Steven W. (Ridge) moved into his own place
- Calvin S. (RWA) moved into his own place
- Malik W. (NJ) moved into his own place
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN FEBRUARY 2011
- Todd W. (Depaul) got a job with Hilton
- Malik A. (Depaul) got a job with Goodwill
- Tony S. (RWA) got a job with Keystone Quality Transport
- Jimmy J. (BH) moved into his own place
- John W. (Outley) enrolled in a job readiness class at EDSI
- Azriel Y. (St. Johns) moved into his own place
- Troy S. (St. Johns) moved into his own place
- Jeffrey J. (NJ) moved into his own place
- Calvin S. (RWA) got a job at Shoprite
- Mark D. (Ridge) moved into his own place
- Thomas Y. (NJ) completed the Peer Specialist Certification with PRO-ACT
- Calvin D. (Ridge) passed his forklift certification
- Marie M. (Sheila Dennis) is enrolled in a history class at Philadelphia Community College
- Roland R. (Ridge) passed the test for his learner’s permit
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN JANUARY 2011
- Mark D. (Ridge) started computer classes at Honickman
- Thomas Y (NJ) starts Peer Specialist Program
- Derrick G (Outley) is working at Outley AND moved out into his own place
- Greer D (SD) started computer classes at Honickman
- Hamilton G (OBP) got a job
- Damien H (RWA) started computer classes at Honickman
- Steve L (DePaul) started working as a chef from Philabundance training
- Luis T (BHM) Moved out, took TABE test and ESL classes
- Calvin D (Ridge) moved out into own place
- Oba Garrett (RWA) moved out into his own place
- Claudell E (Ridge) moved out into own place
- Eric F (St John’s) moved out into his own place
- Joe N (St John’s) moved out into his own place
- DeJuan J (NJ) obtained a full time forklift job AND is moving out into his own place
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN DECEMBER 2010
- Steve L. (DePaul) Moved into his own place
- Eddie S. (DePaul) Moved into his own place
- George A. (NJ) Started working at a restaurant in South Philly
- Calvin S. (RWA) Passed his forklift certification
- Roland R. (Ridge) Began GED classes at EDSI
- Doris B. (SD) Began GED classes at EDSI AND moved into her own place
- Troy S. (St. John’s) Started a second job doing sales for Comcast
- DeJuan J. (NJ) Passed his forklift certification AND began working with Trinity Staffing
- Marie M. (SD) Enrolled in a class at Community College of Philadelphia
- Jackie R. (SD) Taking GED classes at SELF
- Alberta H. (SD) Taking GED classes at SELF
- Christine M. (SD) Taking Computer classes at Honickman Learning Center
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN NOVEMBER 2010
- Frank T (DePaul) Passed his forklift certification AND started a new job doing sales for Comcast
- Jeff J (NJ) Passed his forklift certification
- Todd W. (OBP) Passed his forklift certification
- Richard S. (St. John’s) Moved into his own place
- Eric F. (St. John’s) Completed his N.O. tech program AND has started some PT work
- Angel R. (BH) Started taking ESL classes
- Eddie S. (DePaul) Obtained a FT CNA position
- Tarik H. (RWA) Was promoted to FT at his manager’s other restaurant
- Tyrone C. (Outley) Was promoted to FT at Rodin Plaza
- Reynaldo C. (Outley) Passed his forklift certification
- David T. (NJ) Passed his forklift certification
- Thomas S. (DePaul) Started a position as an energy consultant
- Thomas Y.( NJ) Started working the PRO-ACT to conduct family story telling seminars
- Olaniyan A. (OBP) Was offered a position as a substitute teacher.
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN OCTOBER 2010
- Tyrone C. (Outley) took his TABE test to begin GED classes AND also obtained a job doing maintenance work for Rodin Plaza
- Doris B. (SD) took the TABE test to begin GED classes
- Paul W. (RWA) started a new job with Fed Cap AND is moving into his own place
- Oba G. (RWA) started a new job with Fed Cap
- Damien H.(RWA) began taking GED classes
- Lavon N. (Ridge) moved out AND got a job working for a cell phone company
- Mike T. (Outley) moved into his own place
- Grisse (SD) moved into her own place
- Tarik H. (RWA) moved into his own place
- James J. (BH) is taking Customer Service classes though ECA
- Dondi (RWA) is working for a Restaurant on Camac St.
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN SEPTEMBER 2010
- Felix B (Alumni) Moved into his own apartment
- Dondi S (RWA) Moved into his own apartment
- Azriel Y (St John’s) Got a job at Philadelphia Sports Club
- Stacey S (Brotherhood) Got a Job at Philadelphia Sports Club
- Tarik H (RWA) Got a job at a restaurant
- Larry B (RWA) Moved into his own apartment
- David D (St John’s) Started National Certification Green Jobs
- Carl T (OBP) Moved into his own apartment
- Arabella T (Shelia Dennis) Started Adult Basic/ GED classes
- Greer D (Shelia Dennis) Started Philabundance Culinary Program
- Steve L (De Paul) Started Philabundance Culinary Program
- Olaniyan A (OBP) Moved into his own apartment
- Kevin T (OBP) Stated Classes at Community College
- Robert M (Alumni) Started computer classes
- James M (Ridge) Moved into his own apartment
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN AUGUST 2010
- Jesse Angeny (RWA) moved into his own apartment
- Merald Archie (NJ) took his GED TABE test to begin taking GED classes
- Jeffery “Shabazz” Johnson (NJ) took his GED TABE test to begin taking GED classes
- Chris Wilder (Outley) got a job working as a CDL
- Carl Talbert (OBP) took his GED TABE test to begin taking GED classes
- Glen Stone (BHM) Is taking GED classes and Green jobs training through STRIVE
- Garfield Taylor (RWA) is working for UPS freight
- James Jones (BHM) began Green Jobs training
- Frazier Singleton (RWA) is working for Active Radiators
- Dondi Smith (RWA) enrolled in the Community College of Philadelphia for Behavioral Health
- Joseph Hession (Outley) is taking GED classes at the Center for Literacy
- Dave Dawkins (St.John’s) Completed his Green Jobs traing and is now working for Broadview Staffing
- Greg Lawson (RWA) moved into his own apartment
- George Allen (NJ) got an internship at Embassy Suites after completing his Hospitality training at the OIC
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN JULY 2010
- Frederick W (RWA) Moved out of shelter and into own place
- David B (NJ) Got a job working at a law firm at 1 Liberty Place
- Russell H (Outley) Moved out of shelter and into his own place
- Sherman F (Alum) Got a job working in para transit
- Joseph N (St. Johns) Got a job working as a cook at Applebee’s while taking GED classes
- Gregory L (RWA) Got a job working in the Constitution Center
- Eddie S (DePaul) Got a job working for St. Vincent’s using his C.N.A.
- Dave D (St. John’s) In Green Jobs Training program•
- Todd W (OBP) Enrolled at EDSI start job readiness training
- Kevin B(Alum) moved into a better apartment
- Jesse A (RWA) got a job in security
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN JUNE 2010
- Antonio L (Alumni) – moved out of the shelter
- Steve P (Ridge) – Got a job at Fort Dicks in NJ
- Charles J (Alumni) – Is now working FT at Travelers Aid
- Tarik H (RWA) – Passed his fork lift certification
- Reggie F (Ridge) – moved out of the shelter
- A.T. (Outley) – Got promoted to a supervisor
- Troy S (St John’s) – Got a Job at the Olive Garden
- Jonthan G (St John’s) – Got a job at Plymouth meeting Mall
- Vance J (RWA) – Started school at Thompson Institute
- Terrance S (OBP) – Got a FT job at Stone Rose Restaurant
- Michael T (Outley) – Got a job at a local shelter
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN MAY 2010
- David B (NJ) – Got a census Job
- Felix B (RWA) – Enrolled in class at EDSI
- Robert M (Ridge) – Enrolled in class at EDSI
- Eric F (St Johns) – Enrolled in New Orleans Tech
- William W (OBP) – Got a Job
- Larry B (RWA) – Got a Job at the Franklin Institute
- Maurice D (Outley) – Got a job at Philadelphia Sports Club
- Gennarro H (NJ) – Enrolled in School at Philadelphia OIC
- Enrique D (RWA) – Moved out of the Shelter
- Fredrick W (RWA) – Got a job at Bimbo Bakeries
- Richard S (St Johns) – Got a job at Arch Presbyterian Church
- Dondi S (RWA) – Enrolled in computer and Janitorial classes
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MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN APRIL 2010
- Edward S (De Paul) – Got a job working as a certified nursing assistant
- Antinio L (RWA) – Got a Job at Central parking Systems
- Keith B (OBP) – Enrolled in Certified Peer Specialist Training
- Maurice D (Alumni) – Moved into a nicer apartment
- Mike T (Outley) – Enrolled in EDSI job readiness program
- Warren W (OBP) – Got a job at Dietz & Watson
- Ranald L (RWA) – Moved out of Shelter
- Sherman F (De Paul) – Moved out of Shelter
- James S (NJ) – Got a Job cooking at Virtual Rehabilitation
- Enrique D (RWA) – Got a job at a hair salon
- Javier M (St Johns) – Got a census job
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN MARCH 2010
- Mike W (Ridge) – Passed his certification for operating a forklift
- Bob W (Alumni) – Passed his certification for operating a forklift
- Billy R (Alumni) – Passed his certification for operating a forklift
- A.T. (Outley) – Got a job working security
- Robert S (OBP) – Moved out of the shelter
- Enrique D (RWA) – won a scholarship at MSG
- Richard S (St Johns) – Enrolled in school at Metropolitan Career Center
- Billy R (Alumni) – Enrolled in the RISE program
- Mark S (OBP) – Got a job at Broomall Rehab
- Robert H (NJ) – Enrolled in School at Philadelphia OIC
- Robert M (Ridge) – Moved out of the shelter
- Russell H (Outley) – Got a job at Goodwill
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN FEBRUARY 2010
- Sherman F (De Paul) – Got a job at Keystone Quality Transport
- Kevin B (New Jerusalem) – Got a job at Keystone Quality Transport
- Mike W (OBP) – Moved into his own apartment
- Bob W (OBP) – Moved into his own apartment
- Nelson N (Alumni) – Is taking English and music lessons
- Kevin B (New Jerusalem) – Moved into his own apartment
- Tina S (New Jerusalem) – Moved into her own apartment
- Robert M (Ridge) – Passed his driver’s permit test
- Robert G (New Jerusalem) – Is taking real estate classes
- Antonio L (RWA) – Passed his “passenger” part of his CDL test
- Vernon W (Alumni) – Is getting married
- Howard F (RWA) – Was promoted to a supervisor position
- Azriel Y (St Johns) – Is going to Pharmacy Tech school
- Russell H (Outley) – Got a job at a furniture warehouse
- Melissa C (De Paul) – Is getting married
NEW ALUMNI IN FEBRUARY
- Maurice D (Outley)
- Billy R (RWA)
- Howard F (RWA)
- Jesse W (BH)
- Tina S (New Jerusalem)
- Kevin B (New Jerusalem)
- Bob W (OBP)
MEMBER SERVICE UPDATES
- BoMF is going to start working closely with RISE. RISE formally known as MORE works through the mayor’s office to help ex-offenders move their lives forward
- BoMF is working on getting members employed at Bimbo Bakeries located in Norristown. Bimbo Bakeries produce the finest breads, rolls, buns, tortillas, chips, snack cakes, cookies, donuts, cakes and pastries under a variety of popular brands.
- BoMF is working with Center for Literacy on future education opportunities for our members.
MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD IN JANUARY 2010
• Lateef B Got a job at Patriot Ambulance
• Simeon R Got a job at a barber shop
• Claudell E Got a new contract for the Resources for Human Development Newspaper
• Troy G Enrolled in GED classes (through a partnership with EDSI)
• Reggie F Enrolled in GED classes (through a partnership with EDSI)
• Georgetta S Enrolled in Culinary School
• Kevin B Enrolled in ODAAT training
• Mike W Got a better Job with Temple Food Service
• Troy S Enrolled in Culinary School
• Mark S Took a test to become a Librarian
• Donovan E Moved out of shelter
• Steve P Passed Ic3 certification
• Reggie F Passed Parenting classes
• Robert H Enrolled in Culinary School
• Warren W Moved into his own apartment
• William W Moved into his own apartment
• Enrique D Passed his exam in Cosmetology school
• Tina S Got a job housekeeping
• Billy R Moved into his own apartment
• Michael T Moved into his own apartment
• Russell H Passed his drivers test
FROM DECEMBER
- Jamila B. (Team Interim) moved into transitional housing.
- Daryl M. moved into his own apartment was accepted to community college.
- Bob. W., Billy R. (Team RWA) and Stacy S. (Team BH) all secured jobs at Goodwill.
- Warren W. and William W. moved out of OBP shelter.
