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WHAT WE DO
Uplift Northwest is a Seattle non-profit temporary staffing organization that provides thosudands of workers to a wide variety of commercial and residential employers in the Puget Sound Region. We serve our community by providing job training, dignified work opportunities, and support services to people experiencing poverty and homelessness. Our operation runs on the support and generosity of our community donors and partners, private and public grants, and earned revenue.
OUR WHY
In line with the ethos of our founder, Martin Johanson, back in 1921, we hold firm to the belief that employment offers not just a job, but hope and stability. In the Puget Sound Region, numerous individuals grapple with poverty and homelessness, and we firmly believe that offering dignified employment is a crucial step towards revitalizing and fostering a thriving community.
IMPACT
Our program prioritizes guiding individuals toward self-sufficiency. In 2023 alone, Uplift Northwest’s Staffing Agency served 1,174 people, collectively earning over $4.9 million in wages. For those facing homelessness and poverty, these earnings signify the difference between hunger and homelessness and providing stability for their families. Over the past years, hundreds of Uplift Northwest workers secured permanent job placements and housing referrals, potentially saving tens of millions in taxpayer-funded public services.
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT
JOB SEEKERS
Are you currently experiencing homelessness and interested in joining team Uplift Northwest?
Our programs connect people currently experiencing homelessness to jobs, case managers, housing support, resources and much more.
Most positions earning $20-$25/hr with flexible schedules.
RISE OVERVIEW
The Roadmap to Independent and Sustainable Employment or RISE Program by Uplift Northwest is a comprehensive four-week training initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce. Through a blend of personal development and targeted job search training, participants gain essential skills and receive hands-on support to become job ready.
EMPOWERMENT SERIES
We all have a story… Real-life stories that dismantle ideas and barriers about our shared humanity. Check out our 1 in 1000 series today.
