Difference between revisions of "MenzFit"
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{{toplink|url=http://www.menzfit.org|name=menzfit.org}}<blockquote>''Changing Lives, Families, Communities''</blockquote> | {{toplink|url=http://www.menzfit.org|name=menzfit.org}}<blockquote>''Changing Lives, Families, Communities''</blockquote> | ||
| + | MenzFit started with a relatively simple concept: 'Give a Suit and a Start' to low-income men. However, we soon recognized that this was not enough. | ||
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| + | A large number of our clients have significant barriers that prevent them from performing at their best. In order to really help our clients, MenzFit established the Career Development (CD) program. | ||
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| + | For several decades, policies and programs that assist low-income individuals to become self-sufficient, have focused primarily on women and children. MenzFit saw another need - Men. | ||
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| + | MenzFit is a 501(c) (3) Educational Non–Profit organization whose mission is to ensure long–term gainful employment and financial fitness, to low–income men who are largely minority with little formal education. This is achieved by providing professional attire, career development services, and financial literacy services. By offering such services, we create a bigger impact on the lives of our men, as they not only will be able to support themselves and provide for their families but also uplift their communities, as well. | ||
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| + | MenzFit was founded in March 2001, to address the lack of employment for low–income disadvantaged men. MenzFit has assisted 6,500+ men to gain long-term employment. This has created more than $58,000,000 in taxable income (based on an average salary of $19,500). | ||
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| + | ''Note:'' The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://www.menzfit.org/about-us About Us] page. | ||
==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 2 November 2022
Changing Lives, Families, Communities
MenzFit started with a relatively simple concept: 'Give a Suit and a Start' to low-income men. However, we soon recognized that this was not enough.
A large number of our clients have significant barriers that prevent them from performing at their best. In order to really help our clients, MenzFit established the Career Development (CD) program.
For several decades, policies and programs that assist low-income individuals to become self-sufficient, have focused primarily on women and children. MenzFit saw another need - Men.
MenzFit is a 501(c) (3) Educational Non–Profit organization whose mission is to ensure long–term gainful employment and financial fitness, to low–income men who are largely minority with little formal education. This is achieved by providing professional attire, career development services, and financial literacy services. By offering such services, we create a bigger impact on the lives of our men, as they not only will be able to support themselves and provide for their families but also uplift their communities, as well.
MenzFit was founded in March 2001, to address the lack of employment for low–income disadvantaged men. MenzFit has assisted 6,500+ men to gain long-term employment. This has created more than $58,000,000 in taxable income (based on an average salary of $19,500).
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About Us page.
In The News
- MenzFit celebrates 15-year anniversary, Philadelphia Sunday Sun, July 8, 2022.
