profile: Jason Otis
When Jason Otis, a native of the Arkansas Delta, moved into Our
House, he found change, growth, and hope. Referred to the
shelter by a friend at the Compassion Center, Jason had been told
that life at Our House came with restrictions, but he thought the
requirements would be ideal for him.
Since Jason began the Our House program, he has acquired a job
and started saving money for his future. Jason regularly attends
the Learning Center and, because of his hard work, has improved
four grade levels on his test of Adult Basic Education. He participates in workforce training, which includes computer-based
learning, practice job interviews and on-the-job experiences.
Already he has earned his Employability Certificate through the
state-acccredited Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy
program.
Jason is honest about his past problems, but he says that he now
depends on his relationship with God to stay sober and at peace.
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