A Montgomery non-profit is assisting those searching for a second chance, arming them with education and tools, and most importantly, hope for the future.
Montgomery resident Jonathan Pitman found himself battling addiction, and his unsuccessful struggle eventually cost him his job, his shot at the Air Force and his relationship with his parents.
He hit rock bottom when he was dropped off at a homeless shelter. One of the requirements to stay there was to be out during the day. But Pitman had nowhere to go and nothing to do.
When someone at the shelter suggested he check out Hope Inspired Ministries, he wasn’t sure what the program even was, much less how it could help him, but his desperation for a change pushed him to the non-profit anyway.
As Pitman soon learned, Hope Inspired Ministries helps those in situations just like his get their lives back on track by assisting them in gaining and keeping a job. A nine-week training program teaching the skills needed to be a good employee had already begun, but Pitman jumped in and, thankful to be included, he excelled, graduating the program alongside the others.
To put their new skills to the test, Hope Inspired Ministries’ students are placed in internships at local businesses, and Pitman was given the opportunity to work at Chappy’s Deli. He took his role seriously and did his duties well. At the end of the internship, he was kept on and, four year later, he’s now risen to the position of manager.
Hope Inspired Ministries and Chappy’s Deli gave Pitman not only the practical skills to thrive in the workplace, they also gave him the hope he needed to move beyond his addiction into a happy, healthy life. Today, Pitman owns a car, has a girlfriend and has even restored his relationship with his parents, proving that the work of groups like Hope Inspired Ministries and other non-profits in our area can truly change lives.
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Want to know more about Pitman’s inspiring turnaround and other good works of Hope Inspired Ministries? Check out #SerquestMBJ on Facebook to watch a video, produced by Serquest, a local organization that helps non-profits with their media and software needs to secure and source resources.
