Members Moving Forward
Updated: August 30, 2010
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
May by the numbers
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.
