of work running out of hope. >> this is my first time here so i'm a little overwhelmed by the number of people. >> reporter: at this night's meeting over 300 people came looking for help to get back to work. >> everyone's here for the same reason -- >> reporter: for many it is the first time in their career to be without a job. a very lost feeling. >> just to sit down with other people you think, gosh, i'm not alone. it's really wonderful. >> reporter: the volunteers include recruiters, corporate executives offering guidance on how to land a good job in tough times. >> i want that hiring manager to look you in the face, go wow, that was impressive. >> reporter: volunteers come from different churches here to help. >> many of them have lost their identities. and i wanted to get them that identity back. >> it's really loving your neighbor. and a genuine love for people you don't know. >> reporter: that meant the world to jo berkhart, executive recruiter, when she lost her job, career ministry helped her