2024 Annual Report

Entryway’s 2024 Annual Report showcases a year of significant impact, marked by growth, strengthened partnerships, and our unwavering commitment to transforming lives. Inside, you’ll discover how we are addressing the growing challenge of homelessness by providing individuals and families with the tools for lasting self-sufficiency through career training, employment, and housing opportunities.

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Letter from Our Leadership

A stable job, a safe home, and a supportive community can mean the difference between crippling uncertainty and a future filled with hope. At Entryway, we are committed to providing individuals and families with the tools they need to move beyond crisis and build lasting independence.

Homelessness has increased by 18% nationwide, underscoring the need for long-term solutions. Entryway serves as a private-sector response to this growing public challenge. While many organizations provide essential short-term aid, we focus on lasting self-sufficiency, all in partnership with the real estate industry. By connecting individuals with career training, employment, and housing, we help those in our program build stable, independent futures. And the impact on our participants is transformative.

Thanks to our supporters, partners, and team, 2024 was a year of growth. We expanded our reach, deepened our partnerships, and helped 284 individuals transition out of homelessness with a new career and a home.

None of this would be possible without you. Your belief in our mission fuels our work and turns possibility into reality. As we look to 2025, we remain committed to doing the hard work required to break down barriers and open doors to opportunity for the hundreds of individuals that come into our program.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we are creating lasting change — one life, one family, and one community at a time.

Chris Finlay

Founder and Chairman

David Williams

President and CEO

2024 Program Impact

618

Enrolled Screened and Eligible Program Participants (+16% from 2003)

 

531

Participants Completed Their Online Training (+13% from 2023)

320

Participants Completed Their Instructor-Led Training (+56% from 2023)

238

Participants Received Employment (+74% from 2023)

284

Participants and Family Members Transitioned Out of Homelessness

291%

Increase in Hourly Wages for Our Participants from an Average of $5.01 to $19.60

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Atiana’s Story

After losing her housing, Atiana found refuge at Maggie’s Place, joined Entryway, and trained as a leasing agent — leading to a job and stable housing at a Greystar property. She now supports her mother and mentors other moms. Inspired by her, her cousin also joined Entryway, started a career, and is pursuing a BA in business administration. Atiana is focused on advancing at Greystar and reuniting with her children.

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Amanda

Leasing, Greenville, SC

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Atiana

Leasing Agent, Phoenix, AZ

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Success Stories

Entryway opens the door for training, employment, and housing opportunities. Our participants do the rest. Read their inspiring stories.

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Program Markets

  • Arizona
  • Atlanta
  • Central Florida
  • Central Texas
  • Denver
  • Houston
  • Nashville
  • National Capital Region
  • North Carolina
  • North Texas
  • Philadelphia
  • South Carolina
  • Columbus, OH (Coming 2025)

Thank you to all who volunteered, attended events, and donated to Entryway in 2024. View the report to see our 2024 financials.

2024 financials included in the annual report are unaudited. To received a copy of audited financial statements once completed, please email kpoteet@entrywaytalent.org.