United Ministries
Isabel Martinez has experience as a Bilingual economic mobility partner at United Ministries since October 2022. Prior to that, Isabel worked at Harvest Hope Food Bank from July 2014 to September 2022, initially as a Coordinator of Volunteers and later as an Intake Coordinator. Before their time at Harvest Hope Food Bank, Isabel worked at AB olmos & associates as a Legal Receptionist from December 2010 to May 2014.
United Ministries
United Ministries serves and empowers those on the transformative journey to self-sufficiency. Our vision is a community working together to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in Greenville. Founded in 1970, we accomplish our mission through three key focus areas: 1) Education and Employment - Our Adult Education program helps individuals prepare for the GED Exam. Our Employment Readiness program helps people to find and keep quality employment by providing soft skills and technical job training; assistance with earning certificates; and help with resume writing, interview skills, the job search and removing barriers to employability. 2) Crisis Assistance - We offer financial assistance with rent, utilities, food and life-sustaining medications. Families receiving assistance also receive encouragement, as they meet with volunteers to discuss their needs and identify solutions. 3) Homeless Services - In addition to providing basic services such as showers and laundry, the Place of Hope day shelter provides case management through which the root causes of homelessness are addressed. Our Interfaith Hospitality Network partners with congregations to offer temporary housing and meals for homeless families with children while working with participants to achieve a long term solution to their homelessness.