Being laid off in 2000, he said, led him to attend church and learn how to ask for help. He found his way back into the work force. Then in September 2010, Joseph was laid off from the warehouse job where he earned $23 an hour.

The first time Joseph lost his job, he went into “panic mood” wondering how he would provide for his wife and five children. Being laid off in 2000, he said, led him to attend church and learn how to ask for help. He found his way back into the work force.