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Ending houselessness is going to take work.
Our name defines our values.
Valeo /'va.le.o/: Latin, meaning strong, well, healthy, having worth
Vocation: employment for which a person is suited and trained, and which is regarded as worthy and requiring dedication
Employment With a Social Purpose
Valeo’s mission is to end homelessness for participants seeking full-time employment and permanent housing. We believe that every person has intrinsic value, and a special purpose for which they are uniquely suited. When a person is empowered in their purpose, they are contributing not only to their individual wellbeing, but making their entire community a better place.
Our vision- It is proven that the DIGNITY, LOVE, and COMMUNITY that one experiences through earning an income is enough to fuel the first flames of hope, and that hope can ignite transformational change; empowering individuals as they move towards full-time employment and permanent housing.
For Job Seekers
We provide individuals in Tacoma and Pierce County who are experiencing homelessness with:
An opportunity to earn a wage, escaping unemployment and homelessness
Case management to navigate support systems and reduce barriers to employment
Supportive services to enhance success in the workplace
For Employers
We provide businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies with:
A trained and ready work force on demand
Expanding labor supply in a tight market, at competitive labor rates
Convenient invoicing; Valeo Vocation takes care of HR and payroll