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Employment day centers (dc) (previously called the homeless day shelters (dc)): JHP, Inc. Operates an employment program in the lobby of one of dc's largest day shelters. At this location, JHP, Inc. Links clients to the mainstream resources for which they may be eligible. JHP also operates a tanf employment program in se dc that assists individuals who receive this benefit in obtaining employment to become self-sufficient to gradually decrease their need for financial government subsidies. Through these programs JHP offers life-skills, employment soft skills, and vocational training; computer and internet access and training; financial literacy education; housing placements and assistance; supportive services, and emergency financial aid. JHP, Inc. partners with a number of area employers and landlords to ensure that clients can secure employment and housing despite their backgrounds and/or current living situations. During the year ended june 30, 2023, this program helped 264 people to get employment. This program is not benchmarked for housing although this is a subsidiary service that can be provided. Satellite center (md): JHP, Inc. Operates an employment program in satellite centers throughout prince george's, county Maryland assisting consumers who receive supplemental nutrition assistance program funds in finding sustainable employment and who reside in substance abuse detoxification centers and homeless shelters, along with those who are referred to them from various outreach centers. JHP, Inc. offers life-skills, employment soft skills and vocational training, computer and internet access and training, financial literacy education, supportive services, emergency financial aid, and housing assistance. JHP, Inc. partners with a number of area employers to ensure that consumers can secure employment despite their backgrounds and/or current living situations. For the fiscal year ending june 30, 2023, this program helped 35 individuals gain employment; this program is not benchmarked for housing although this is a subsidiary service that can be provided.

Resident shelters: JHP, Inc. Operates two shelters in prince george's county, Maryland, and one in Washington, dc. The shelters provide meals, assistance with clothing and household essentials, comprehensive case management, and wrap-around services in order to provide the residents with the tools they need to become self-sufficient. Adult residents participate in life skills, education, and employment classes, while children are provided with tutoring and enrichment activities. Each shelter houses a computer lab equipped with high speed internet and a business office for the use of residents. The shelters provided housing and services for the following during the year ended june 30, 2023: this program helped 327 people to get employment, and helped 425 to move into permanent housing.