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EMBASSY THEATER AND BLUE JACKET COLLABORATE TO CREATE NEW CLEANING SERVICES PROGRAM
The Embassy Theatre announced today a new partnership with Blue Jacket. The Embassy Theatre partnership is the first designed to provide both training and jobs, creating two full-time and at least 12 transitional 60-day jobs with permanent job placement in the community upon completion.
BOX IN: COULD NEW LAW LESSEN EX-CONVICTS’ JOB CHANCES?
Many states and hundreds of communities nationwide have enacted laws that prevent public employers – or, in some cases, private ones – from asking job applicants about their criminal history on an initial application form. Called “ban the box,” such measures are aimed at giving ex-cons a second chance.
BLUE JACKET HOLDING GARDEN PRODUCE SALE
Blue Jacket will hold its last produce market of the season 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Thursday to benefit the juvenile-based gardening program. The sale will be in the Blue Jacket Clothing Co. at 2826 S. Calhoun St.
10TH ANNUAL BLUE JACKET GOLF OUTING HUGE SUCCESS
The 10th Annual Blue Jacket golf outing was a huge success at Cherry Hill Golf Club! Thank you for all that attended the outing!
F4F FANTASY OF LIGHTS 5K RETURNS FOR A SECOND YEAR
The Fort4Fitness Fantasy of Lights 5K is back for another year. Participants will get to see a sneak peak at Blue Jacket’s annual Fantasy of Lights.
DIGGING OUT OF THE PAST FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
A new partnership in Fort Wayne is giving people with a rough past a second chance in life. And while they take advantage of the opportunity, it's also a win - win for the city of Fort Wayne.
MAN’S STORY OF VIOLENCE AND REDEMPTION ON DISPLAY AT FWMOA
A man who went to prison for 22 years said his life didn’t end with that sentence. It was just beginning. His story, and others like his, are being told at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
THE “COMMITMENT AWARDS” THAT CELEBRATE LONGEVITY ON THE JOB A HUGE SUCCESS
Over 125 people gathered at Blue Jacket, Inc. on Saturday morning to celebrate the men and women who have exhibited longevity and commitment on the job, overcoming significant difficulties.
UNITED WAY FUNDING FOR BLUE JACKET!
United Way of Allen County wants to know what kind of community residents want to live in. Officials so far have hosted seven listening sessions with 70 participants and have 33 more planned.
BLUE JACKET GRADUATE FEATURED ON “21COUNTRY”
Kertina found redemption, and a helping hand, here…at Blue Jacket on South Calhoun. ..a not-for-profit that offers people with a troubled past and considered unemployable, help finding a job
SECOND CHANCES ART EXHIBIT TELLS POWERFUL STORIES OF TRIUMPH AND REDEMPTION
Thirteen (13) local contemporary artists were paired with thirteen (13) Blue Jacket graduates to create artwork to tell the graduates' stories of triumph.
ART GALLERY SHOWCASES SECOND CHANCES
Two groups have teamed up to showcase an art exhibit that highlights heartache and triumph. The Second Chances Exhibit and Fundraiser will feature several people in the community who have earned their second chance at employment and life.