Journey's End News
Hiring refugees is good for all involved
Posted on 02/16/10
Landies Candies, located in the Tri-Main Center just down the hall from Journey's End, currently employs twenty people, including eight Journey's End clients. The relationship began about 10 weeks ago when Jeff Ogilvie, Lead Job Developer at Journey's End, approached Larry Szrama about the possibility of hiring our clients for Landies' growing business. Mr. Szrama agreed to hire two recently arrived refugees. The placement was such a success that… Read More
Journey's End moves to new office space
Posted on 05/12/09
Preparing for a June opening, representatives from Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim traditions break bread with renovations underway. As Journey's End Refugee Services (JERS) celebrates its 25th anniversary, it is experiencing unprecedented growth. Journey's End has seen it's staff expand by 75% over the last two years adding 12 full time positions and dozens of staff interpreters. According to Molly Short Executive Director, "arrivals have soared… Read More