Empowering Self-Sufficiency: MikeRoweWorks & The Salvation Army

A post on Instagram by Mike Rowe detailed how his mikeroweWORKS Foundation
- Trade School initiative began and what they do. He also made an appeal for end-of-the-year donations. His citation of the success of the school, twenty years after it began, includes 

"Today MikeRoweWorks is the largest scholarship program in the country for trade schools. We've awarded nearly $20,000,000 in work ethic scholarships and assisted over 3,000 get the training they need to start a worthwhile career in the skilled trades."

• About Us  - Labor Day 2008, Mike created the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to launch a national PR campaign for skilled labor.
• Mike wanted to find a way to articulate the qualities he values most. He ended up writing The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge, which stands for “Skills and Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo.” It’s a collection of beliefs that outlines the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude that we believe every worker can benefit from embracing it
  
• Each year, they give away a modest pile of money through the Work Ethic Scholarship Program to help people get trained for skilled jobs that are in demand.
• Financials | mikeroweWORKS Foundation
  

The Salvation Army was established in Great Britain July 2nd, 1865 and twenty-years later in the United States. While their primary focus has always been the spiritual needs of those they encounter; the Adult Program Services - "helps the unemployed get back on track."

• Educational and Job-Training Opportunities
• Veteran's Services
• Job Placement Assistance
• 6,766 people received successful job placements through the Salvation Army last year.
• 28,269 people gained valuable skills through Salvation Army job training programs last year

• The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center & Adult Rehabilitation Center
  21375 Roscoe Blvd., Canoga Park, CA, 91304
  
• The Salvation Army Thrift Store 
  16934 Ventura Blvd , Encino, CA, 91316
• The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
  6300 Sepulveda Blvd., VAN NUYS, CA, 91411
• The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
  10158 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, CA, 91344
• San Fernando Valley Corps Community Center
  14917 Victory Boulevard, VAN NUYS, CA, 91411
• Lawrence M. Daley Camp and Conference Center
  26801 Dorothy Drive, Calabasas, CA, 91302
• Simi Valley Service Center
  1407 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA, 93065
• Santa Clarita Valley Corps Community Center
  22935 Lyons Ave., SANTA CLARITA, CA, 91321
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Our Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination

Edit: Corrected IG link for MikeRoweWorks

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