Awakened Impact: Building Second Chances, One Life at a Time
Awakened Impact: Building Second Chances, One Life at a Time
At Awake Window & Door Co., the hum of production in our Gilbert, Arizona facility sounds like progress—but it also sounds like possibility. Every frame, every pane, every product we craft carries more than precision and performance. It carries purpose.
From day one, Awake set out to redefine what a manufacturing company could be—combining luxury design and minimal-frame innovation with a bold social mission: to create meaningful employment for individuals rebuilding their lives after being justice-involved.
That mission hasn’t just worked, it’s thrived.
Turning Vision Into Opportunity
What began as a promise to hire 40% of our workforce from justice-impacted backgrounds has grown into a living, breathing culture of second chances. Today, over half of Awake’s employees are men and women who’ve turned adversity into achievement. They’re craftspeople, mentors, and team leaders—proof that when given the chance, people rise.
“It’s life-changing,” one employee told 12 News. “I never thought I’d have a career again—let alone one that I love.”
Awake’s approach to second-chance employment has drawn attention from local and national media alike, including features in Builder Online, The National Glass Association, and 12 News Arizona. Each story shines a light on how purpose and performance can co-exist—and how companies can lead by doing what’s right.
A Culture That Builds More Than Windows
Awake’s core values—Gratitude, Learn, Own, Love, and Challenge—aren’t just words painted on the wall. They’re lived out every day on the factory floor and in the office, shaping a culture of growth and accountability.
Joe Mason, Awake’s Training & Development Coordinator, sees that transformation firsthand:
“We hire people ready to grow and then give them the tools to do it. It’s not just about learning to build—it’s about learning to live differently.”
Through partnerships with organizations like AZ@Work, Chief Hill Academy, and AZSBA, Awake provides far more than jobs. The company offers mentorship, life-skills training, financial literacy workshops, and wellness resources that help team members build sustainable, fulfilling lives beyond work.
A Ripple That Reaches Beyond the Window Walls
Awake’s growth is proof that purpose and profitability don’t compete;they strengthen each other. The company continues to expand its product line of high-performance, minimal-frame systems while deepening its investment in people.
For architects and builders, partnering with Awake means more than specifying world-class design. It means aligning with a brand that values connection, integrity, and the power of redemption.
Every window and door we ship is a testament to craftsmanship—and a symbol of hope. Because at Awake, opening a door means more than light and air. It means a new beginning.
Read More About Awake’s Latest Media Highlights on Mission and Impact:
- Awake in the News: Celebrating Second-Chance Coverage
- Windows to a Second Chance – Builder Online
- Former Inmates Given a Second Chance – 12 News Arizona
- Awake Window & Door Co. Featured by the National Glass Association
- The Growth Benefits of Second Chance Hiring | Awake Window & Door Co. (with Scott Gates) — Awarepreneurs