Elaine Dickson says a lot of stories have stuck with her over the years from Christian Job Corps, a ministry of Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union.

But one woman’s story in particular leaps to the top. The woman wasn’t originally from the U.S., and when Elaine met her, she had recently taken her children and fled an abusive marriage.

“We worked alongside her and gave her the confidence she needed,” Elaine said. Through CJC’s job and life skills training, the young mother got a college degree, started a career that could support her family and grew in her faith.

Elaine, who serves as Alabama’s CJC coordinator, said that’s what CJC is about — watching God work miracles in people’s lives.

“What I have gained from serving in Christian Job Corps was the opportunity to see God’s power like I had never experienced before,” she said.

Pat Ingram, Alabama WMU missions and ministry consultant, said the work of Alabama’s seven CJC sites is practical for sure, but it’s so much more than just that.

“At CJC, someone gives them hope in the form of Jesus and helps them understand how loved they are,” she said.