Local Staffing Company Partners with GRBB to Launch a Groundbreaking Job Fair for Unhoused Individuals

Donna Castillo-Garcia

Executive Director GRBB

May 10, 2025

GRBB x Syndeo Staffing | A New Vision for Opportunity

After months of thoughtful planning and collaboration, Grassroots Bridge Builders (GRBB) is proud to announce a transformative partnership with Syndeo Staffing of Hutchinson, Kansas. This innovative collaboration—led by Syndeo CEO Joe Parrot and co-owner Anna—has been focused on a shared mission: to create meaningful, trauma-informed employment pathways for individuals experiencing homelessness in Wichita.

Together, GRBB and Syndeo are launching a low-barrier job fair specifically designed for unhoused community members, with a special focus on removing systemic obstacles that often prevent them from accessing employment.

The Event: A Job Fair Built for the Unhoused

Throughout May, GRBB and a coalition of local homelessness service providers are working hard to organize this first-of-its-kind job fair. On May 30th, we will transport selected participants to Hutchinson, KS—using our soon-to-launch mobile services unit—to attend on-site interviews and explore immediate hiring opportunities for the 2025 Kansas State Fair.

These are real jobs that require no initial documentation—GRBB will walk with each individual throughout the summer to secure any necessary paperwork. While the work is physically demanding and seasonal, it includes supportive services, transportation, and access to the fair itself. It’s more than a paycheck—it’s a launchpad toward long-term stability.

What Makes This Different?

• Peer-to-peer support: GRBB ambassadors will remain on-site throughout the week of the fair to offer consistent, one-on-one support.

• Trauma-informed hiring: Syndeo's staff are trained to understand the unique barriers faced by people who’ve experienced poverty, incarceration, or housing instability.

• Job matching: Each applicant will be matched to a role that suits their capabilities and goals.

• Support beyond employment: GRBB will assist with transportation, obtaining onboarding documents, and follow-up support.

There are 70 job opportunities available, and we are actively seeking candidates!

If you are unhoused and want to participate—or if you’re a supporter who would like to volunteer to help with transportation, resume building, or outreach—please contact the GRBB team today.

Why This Matters

This collaboration marks the first field trial of the GRBB Peer-to-Peer Support Model integrated directly into workforce development. It is a bold example of what becomes possible when we start looking at people differently—not as problems to be managed, but as community members in need of real opportunity and human-centered support.

We extend our deepest thanks to the Syndeo Staffing team, whose vision and compassion are helping to reimagine what's possible for individuals living at the margins. Together, we are proving that with the right support and a trauma-informed approach, people can move from surviving to thriving.

📅 Event Date: May 30, 2025

📍 Location: Hutchinson, KS – Transportation provided

🎟️ Compensation + Free Fair Access

💼 70 Positions Available – Apply Now!

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