Salt Lake City, UT — January 2025 — People Helping People (PHP) in Salt Lake City is a nonprofit providing employment training and resources to low-income women & single mothers. The program recently was awarded an expansion grant from KeyBank providing the support necessary to expand reach of their employment support services. After serving women in Salt Lake, Weber, Davis, and Utah Counties for 31+ years, PHP will now be able to enroll & serve women in Tooele, Cache, and Box Elder counties who are looking for employment guidance and long-term career support.
“We believe 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, navigate barriers that they might be facing, and learn how to build the confidence needed to communicate their value to employers. Work looks different for all of us, but how we work and why we work is the differentiating factor. We meet each client where she is at and help her to see she is capable of extraordinary things” said Kathryn Thomas, Executive Director, People Helping People.
Every year, PHP supports over 1,000 low-income women and single moms in their journey towards adequate income and employment success. Over the last two years, they’ve seen approximately a 20% annual increase in women seeking their program services. This tells us that women are eager to seek out resources and services that will allow them to build better futures for themselves and their families. As our cost-of-living increases, the need to secure successful employment is more important than ever. Because of the generosity of partners like KeyBank, PHP will be able to expand program reach and serve more women throughout Utah.
“Our program has grown organically as a result of responding to the evolving needs of our communities. After careful consideration and years of due diligence we identified the areas of most need and within proximity of our current areas of service. This will allow us to maximize staff time and recruit community support from partners who already support us”, said Abby Warr, Program Development Director, People Helping People.
Established in 1993, PHP has been focused on creating an environment where single moms can gain the employment support needed to flourish in their careers and in life. The PHP program has been operating virtually since 2020 which allows women to connect from their phone or at home. Clients connect with a variety of business professionals, volunteer coaches, attend employment workshops, and employer meet & greets virtually. New clients attend a Program Overview to assess if the program is the right fit, then meet with staff to map out a coaching schedule and set clear expectations.
As we expand into new counties we are looking for community support. Refer an employer partner, volunteers in those areas that are familiar with the geography that are willing to coach and mentor, refer a woman you know that is looking for direction on the first steps, or next steps, needed to secure a great job. We are looking for people in the community willing to donate their time and expertise.
About People Helping People, Inc.
People Helping People is dedicated to reducing the number of children living in poverty by teaching low-income women, primarily single mothers, how to earn an adequate income through successful employment. While there is no one-size fits all approach to overcoming poverty, we believe that a good job with a good company offering good benefits and long-term employment support is the most significant factor in helping single mothers achieve financial self-sufficiency. At PHP, we have seen firsthand over the last three decades how successful employment positively impacts the lives of women and their families. We believe that the only permanent route of our poverty is an adequate income. Our employment program, through the work of dedicated volunteers and staff, and community partners like KeyBank, creates and environment where single mothers and women can and will flourish both in their careers and in their lives.
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