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07/24/2026

“Our past may explain our story, but it does not determine our destination.”

One of the most powerful moments from our Cohort 19 graduation. These graduates have shown resilience, courage, and a determination to do more than simply survive.

The best chapters of their stories are still waiting to be written.

07/17/2026

Cohort 19 has officially graduated.

Last night, we celebrated those who showed up, pushed through challenges, built new skills, and kept moving forward.

Graduation is more than completing a program. It represents growth, confidence, meaningful employment, and a stronger foundation for what comes next.

We are proud of each member of Cohort 19 and grateful to the staff, employers, referral partners, families, and supporters who helped make this milestone possible.

Congratulations, Cohort 19. This is only the beginning.

07/14/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible employer partner, Vantage Point ITAD Inc. , for donating 15 Chromebooks to support SidexSide's Work Readiness Program! 💙💻

A special shout-out to Mr. Jon Stansberry, President of Vantage Point, for making this generous donation possible. Your continued support and belief in our mission help remove barriers and create opportunities for the participants we serve every day.

We are truly grateful for partners like Vantage Point who choose to invest in people, potential, and our community.
Thank you for helping us change lives—one opportunity at a time.

06/16/2026

Derek’s SidexSide journey is a reminder of the power of community, encouragement, and people who believe in you.

We are so proud of Derek and grateful to be part of his story!

06/11/2026

06/02/2026

One Year Later: Derek’s Story

A year after graduating from SidexSide and stepping into a new opportunity with Our Blood Institute, Derek – referred by Firm Foundation – is still showing up early, putting in the work, and building a different future one day at a time.
Over the past year, Derek has accomplished several significant milestones: he has graduated from his sober living program, celebrated 17 months of sobriety, gained the trust of his leadership team, and is currently being considered for a coordinator/supervisor position at work. Throughout this journey, he has remained engaged with the SidexSide family, offering encouragement to others and reinforcing the importance of long-term support, even taking on a role in our Alumni Council.

This year has not been easy. In November, Derek lost his mother. In the middle of grief and uncertainty, he decided to keep moving forward.

“One thing I just keep doing is putting one foot in front of the other and choosing not to ‘pick back up’ today.”

That mindset has carried him through some incredibly difficult moments and into real stability. He recently shared that SidexSide gave him more than job training. It gave him people who felt like family, people who encouraged him and believed in him when he wasn’t sure he believed in himself.

At SidexSide, we often talk about employment as a bridge to stability, but Derek’s story is a reminder that retention, consistency, community, and hope matter just as much as placement.

We are incredibly proud of Derek and grateful to employer partners like Our Blood Institute who continue to create opportunities for people to rebuild their lives and grow long after graduation.

04/21/2026

This group didn’t get here alone.

Referral partners, employers, and a whole lot of hard work made this possible.

Cohort 17 graduates this week — and we’re just getting started.

Want to be part of it?

04/09/2026

Our latest career fair connected employers with individuals who have put in the work—showing up daily, building skills, and committing to a different future.

Talent is everywhere. Access is not.

Proud to create spaces where both can meet.

A big 'thank you' to all of the employers that attended, and if you're an employer looking for reliable, motivated talent and a partner who helps reduce the risk on your end, we’d love to connect.

04/06/2026

At SidexSide, our participants aren’t just “going through a program.” They’re building stability, gaining skills, and stepping into jobs that move their lives forward.

Every cohort is a reminder that talent is everywhere.

Access isn’t.

Thanks to our referral partners, employers, and supporters who help make this bridge possible.

If you’re an employer ready to hire differently, we should talk.