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April 2016 Newsletter
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As we spring forward into April, March ended with smiles blooming on several children's faces, thanks to a generous donation of
Easter bags from Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish ACTS community & friends, and mentor Dori Davis.
April is
Volunteer Appreciation month and we want to say THANK YOU to all our amazing volunteers! Join us for lunch on April 14th in honor of all that you do for the families and individuals in our community.
Thanks to our partnership with
Cowtown Bowling Palace, our mentees are able to attend a monthly event in which they have the opportunity to meet Family Pathfinders Mentors and enjoy an evening of fun and camaraderie.
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Thank you Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish ACTS community and friends, for making this Easter a little more special for several families! The smiles and thank yous were abundant and express how much your kindness and the amazing Easter bags were appreciated by all the families and everyone at Family Pathfinders.
Thank You!
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Volunteer Appreciation
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April 10-16, 2016, National Volunteer Week, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. Family Pathfinders is a volunteer driven organization, and our programs are successful because of you! We hope you will be able to join us Thursday, April 14th,
at 12:00pm as we roll out the red carpet to celebrate you and honor the hours of dedication you have given to serving others.
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Program Spotlight
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Bowlers Constance Elledge and Kaytlin Allen |
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Group Mentoring with Family Pathfinders provides an opportunity for participants to meet with positive role models, and learn from mentors with rich life skills and a desire to help others. Mentors share their experience with goal setting, employment issues, personal relationships, parenting and money management in a supportive environment.
Thank you Cowtown Bowling Palace for helping our Mentees on their paths to
self-sufficiency!
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Upcoming Events
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Fort Worth Family Safety Day
Saturday, April 23
10 am to 2 pm
La Gran Plaza
4200 South Frwy Seminary
Fort Worth
Get your money in shape! Join Family Pathfinders for the Fort Worth Family Safety Day.
North Texas consumers are invited to meet and greet financial service providers, housing and service providers one-on-one and in one place to learn more about financial education, saving, managing debt and working toward financial freedom.
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Resources
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How the Gender Wage Gap Impacts Women, Men, Children and Families
Webinar
Tue, Apr 19, 2016
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Women earn only 79 cents for every dollar earned by a man and minority women earn even less. Families rely on women's earnings, but closing the gender wage gap has stalled. Join us to explore the facts and figures behind the gender wage gap and how public policies - especially in training and education - can help to increase women's earnings, lift families out of poverty, and close the gender wage gap. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register
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City of Arlington Homebuyer Assistance
Wondering if you qualify? Contact a TCHP housing advisor at 817.924.5091
The City of Arlington Homebuyer Assistance Program (AHAP) provides $7,500.00 in down payment assistance for qualified first-time buyers with household incomes that don't exceed 80% of the area median income ($55,750 for a family of four, for example). Up to $10,000 in assistance is available for buyers with a disabled household member or those who are purchasing homes in areas specially targeted for revitalization, known as NRSAs.
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List Family Pathfinders as your charity and raise money every time you search the Internet!
It doesn't cost anything!
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