Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
Q: "It took some time and hard work, but with the help of Goodwill, Jerry was able to work out a payment plan with the prosecutor's office, find housing and conduct a more thorough job search."
A: 
"It took hard work, but with the help of Goodwill, Jerry was able to find housing and conduct a more thorough job search."