WORK. PURPOSE. HOPE.

We pay people experiencing homelessness
$20/hour to hold business signs.

It’s not charity.
It’s opportunity.

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Handouts don’t restore dignity.
Work does.

Most people experiencing homelessness don’t want a handout. They want purpose. Respect. A chance to earn.

Traditional charity creates dependency. NJS Works creates opportunity.

Every person we serve is someone’s child. Every shift we sponsor is a step toward hope.

How it works

Simple. Dignified. Immediate.

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Business sponsors

Your business pays $100–150 for a sponsored shift.

We provide someone who needs work with your sign or message.

You get local advertising + tax deduction + goodwill.

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Person works

Participant holds your sign at a high-traffic location for 1 hour.

They wear our vest and represent your business professionally.

They earn their pay through real work.

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Immediate impact

After 1 hour, they receive:

  • $20 cash
  • Meal bag (lunch + snacks)
  • Resource card
  • Dignity restored

Everyone wins.

For local businesses

Turn your advertising budget into community impact.

  • Your message on display at high-traffic locations
  • Tax-deductible donation (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
  • Support local individuals in need
  • Positive brand association
  • Social media content (“We support NJS Works!”)

Perfect for:

  • Grand openings
  • Special promotions
  • Event advertising
  • Hiring announcements
  • Real estate open houses
  • Seasonal sales
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In memory of Nancy J. Stewart

NJS Works is named after my mother, Nancy, who passed away in 2007.

She taught me that everyone deserves dignity. That the best help comes with purpose, not pity. That work restores what handouts never can.

This organization exists to honor her memory by giving people experiencing homelessness what she would have given:

A chance to work.
A chance to contribute.
A chance to be seen as valuable.

Every person we serve is someone’s child. Every shift we sponsor is a small step toward hope.

Thank you for being part of this mission.

— Bryan Stewart, Founder

Impact so far

127
Shifts provided
$2,540
Earned
18
Business partners
127
Meals provided

“This was the first time in months someone treated me like I mattered.”

— James, participant

“I got three job applications from people who saw our sign!”

— Sarah, business owner

Frequently asked questions

Real work. Participants hold your sign for the full hour and represent your business professionally. They earn their pay through work, not handouts.

We provide the person, supervise the shift, and ensure quality. If there’s any issue, we make it right or refund your sponsorship.

Yes! You tell us where you want visibility (near your business, high-traffic intersection, etc.) and we coordinate.

Yes. NJS Works is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You’ll receive a tax receipt for the full amount.

Sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookies, and bottled water. Approximately 1,200 calories to sustain them through the day.

Our primary focus is immediate support (work + meals). We provide resource cards connecting participants to local job programs, shelters, and food banks.

We publish quarterly impact reports showing exactly how funds are used. 100% transparency.