Staff work alongside people to create an individualized plan that addresses the challenges they face, setting goals together, and step-by-step milestones to reach them.

Depending on each person’s needs, they are put into either our onsite or offsite program.

Onsite participants can be placed in several roles, including out dining room, custodial services, and either of our social enterprise businesses, Thrift on Div and Open Door Bakery.

Dégagé provides them with things like computer classes, financial literacy education, resume support, mentorship, and career planning. Staff help offsite participants find work outside of Dégagé.

Dégagé wants to make sure everyone is ready for their first day of work, so they offer resources like uniforms, bus passes, and more.

Thrift on Div gives patrons an opportunity for employment in their community of the Heartside neighborhood.

Staff provided one-on-one coaching and job training in the areas of customer service and retail support.

The store features gently used clothing, and will serve as a venue for Heartside Artisans to display and sell their work.

Anyone in the community is welcome to shop within our retail space.

Patron employees work alongside staff and volunteers to earn an income and gain valuable job skills.

Our cookie business extends our mission to build relationships that foster dignity and respect in the most delicious way.

Pauls’ Moms’ Cookies bake seven different original flavors available for purchase in stores in our community, as well as on our website.