People Helping People

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“People helping people (php) is dedicated to reducing the number of children living in poverty by teaching low-income women, primarily single moms, how to earn a living wage. Each year, 1,000 prospective clients enroll in our employment program and begin receiving our monthly employment tips calendar and outreach phone support. Our goal is to have 550 clients participate in our employment workshops and 380 engage in one or more phases of our 4- phase one-on-one mentoring and coaching program. People helping people believes that every woman is capable and deserving of achieving success and self- sufficiency. We promote this belief by helping our clients see the benefits of work, identify and navigate barriers, understand their transferable skills, create a personal breakeven, and communicate their value to employers. Each year, our volunteer-centric program works with hundreds of women and/or single mothers who are under- employed. Teaching from the employer's perspective helps clients learn how to navigate the world of work and build the confidence needed to make changes personally and professionally. Php is shifting the paradigm from seeing people as problems to solve, to seeing people who are capable of solving problems.”

“Program outline: php's employment program offers education, coaching, and mentoring. The education component offers a series of employment workshops. Workshops are repeated regularly and taught from the employer's perspective. Mentoring and coaching components consist of 4 phases. Phase 1 coaching focuses on employment preparation. Clients meet one-on-one with a variety of volunteer business professionals to complete employment tools necessary for a successful job search which includes understanding their transferrable skills, their personal breakeven, and self-sufficiency goals. Phase 2 mentoring focuses on resume building and polishing interview skills. Business professionals volunteer as mentors to help clients identify appropriate jobs, prepare for resume and interview coaching sessions, and explore what they learn in workshops and employer meet and greets. They help clients develop a job search plan, understand business vocabulary, practice for interviews, and apply for jobs. Phase 3 employment strategies supports clients during the first 12 months of a new job. This phase helps them navigate through the learning curve of a new job, manage their personal lives, prepare for promotions, and maintain steady employment for one year. Phase 4 women's professional network (wpn) focuses on getting ahead and provides ongoing education, tools and training to increase earning potential, and opportunities for members to gain leadership skills and grow their professional network. Evidence of need: utah is recognized for its vibrant and diverse economy and overall quality of life, however, despite several successes, there are many challenges that require collective effort. The us has the highest rate of children living in a single-parent household than anywhere in the world. In the united states, one third of single mothers live in poverty. In utah, there were 70,647 single parent families in 2021, and of these, 69.2% were headed by single mothers. Those households made up 12.7% of all utah families with children under 18. In utah, 25.3% of households led by single mothers live below the poverty level. The impact on children is profound. In utah, 6.6% of children do not have health insurance, approximately 69,000 children utilize snap food assistance, and 24% of public- school-age children are eligible for free or reduced lunch programs. Children living in poverty face high risks of malnutrition, homelessness, school dropout, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and criminal activity. Experiencing deprivation during childhood can lead to chronic health issues such as heart disease and shortened life expectancy, as well as elevated rates of depression and anxiety. Research also shows that children whose families rely on welfare are more likely to need welfare themselves, continuing a cycle of dependence. The most direct and lasting way to change these numbers is through employment that provides a livable wage and room for advancement. However, utah has a persistent gender wage gap in which women working full-time earn just 72% of what men earn, creating significant barriers. Many single mothers are concentrated in lower-paying jobs with limited benefits, often in industries where advancement is limited. Without access to higher- paying roles, even full-time work cannot always meet the cost of housing, childcare, and other essentials. Investing in employment solutions means equipping single mothers with the skills, networks, and confidence to access career pathways that offer both stability and growth. Median income among utah single mothers has risen only slightly, from 33,100 in 2010 to 37,900 in 2020, and has not kept pace with the rising cost of living. Considering the persistent gender wage gap, the high cost of childcare, and the steady rise in living expenses, the path from public assistance to self-reliance can feel out of reach for many low-income women and single mothers served by people helping people. These systemic challenges create”