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February 2015 Newsletter 
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Family Pathfinders started off the New Year with National Mentoring Month. In honor of all our amazing Mentors we would like to share with you *Trish's story. With positive encouragement from her Mentor, Trish was able to overcome homelessness and move into her own apartment last month. Mentoring is about empowering others to be their best possible self. Trish is well on her way!
This month we are saying goodbye to a staff member who helped grow our Financial Capability program and put Family Pathfinders on the map for Financial Coaching. We know you will all join us in saying goodbye to Tasha and wishing her the best of luck.
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Client Spotlight
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January was National Mentoring Month and we are proud to share with you *Trish's story of how she was able to overcome homelessness to move toward stability with encouragement and support from her mentor.
Trish was accepted into the Mentoring Program in May of last year. She and her two children were living with a family member and in desperate need of finding permanent housing. Without a fixed home and making only minimum wage, Trish and her children found themselves in the Presbyterian Night Shelter.
She was matched with Gina, a Mentor who is passionate about rebuilding families to live successful lives. Trish's primary concern was housing. Together, they created an action plan to find housing and set job goals. We are excited to announce that on January 24th Trish and her children moved into their own apartment with furniture her Mentor was able to obtain. Trish is now looking into becoming a Certified Nurse's Assistant and has met with our Financial Coaching staff to learn more about the importance of building money management skills.
We congratulate Trish on her new successes. Thank you to all our Mentors and Financial Coaches for rebuilding families to live successful lives!
*name has been changed to protect the identity of the client.
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Staff Spotlight
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Family Pathfinders would like to take the time to say goodbye and good luck to our Financial Capability Manager, Tasha Conley.
Tasha joined Family Pathfinders as a Financial Coach and has played a pivotal role in building and expanding our Financial Capability program. Financial Capability serves individuals and families throughout Tarrant County and offers intensive one to one coaching. Tasha has accepted a new director position and is really excited about it. We are grateful for her many contributions to Family Pathfinders and we wish her the very best in her new endeavor.
We know you will all join us in congratulating her and saying goodbye!
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Upcoming Events
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America Saves Week
February 23 - 38
Family Pathfinders is once again participating in America Saves week. Take the America Saves Pledge today and start saving more and reducing debt. You can also take part in America Saves Week's #imsavingfor Photo Contest. Participants will be eligible to win $500 from America Saves Week. Just share a picture of what you are saving for to your social media platform (Facebook, Twitter etc.), use #imsavingfor and submit your picture on the America Saves website.
#ASW2015
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Resources
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My Money DFW
Free Tax Centers
23 Locations, 700+ Certified Tax Preparers
Free Tax Centers is part of the EARN WELL initiative created by the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the United Way of Tarrant County. They are just one part of the initiative to move more North Texas families on a path to financial stability. To qualify, your household income must be under $53,000. Visit My Money DFW to find your nearest Free Tax Center today! |
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UNT Eagle Advantage Program
University of North Texas and Arlington ISD
UNT and the Arlington ISD launched Eagle Advantage, a new guaranteed early admission program for high-achieving high school juniors that will help provide a college education to the region's brightest talent. Juniors in the Arlington ISD who rank in the top 20 percent of their class will earn guaranteed admission to UNT. Qualified students need to apply to UNT, submit SAT or ACT scores, graduate with a recognized college preparatory diploma and satisfy Texas Success Initiatives (TSI) requirements. Read more about the program here.
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Families First support program
March 18 to May 13
9:00 - 11:00am every Wednesday
TCC South Campus
5301 Campus Drive (SSTU Building, 2nd floor)
Fort Worth
Families First is a support program designed to teach families skills and strategies to help with parenting. With the right tools, parenting can be a very rewarding job. Without these tools, however, it can be frustrating and even overwhelming. Families First helps with improving relationships and communication, reducing stress and managing misbehavior. Childcare is provided and every participant will receive household items each week worth approximately $40.00. To sign up, please contact: Javier Tamez at (817) 289-3895 or [email protected]. Registration is required. |
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