Community and Sustainablility Department
The Community and Sustainability Department is committed to empowering families with resources and opportunities that foster stability and long-term success. By focusing on proactive support, the department ensures families have the tools they need to navigate challenges and avoid crises. With a mission to build stronger, more resilient communities, the department emphasizes accessibility, personalized guidance, and meaningful connections to help families thrive and achieve their full potential.
Kevin Brooks
Community and Sustainability Coordinator
Our Financial Coaching program empowers individuals and families to achieve financial stability through personalized guidance, practical tools, and resources like budgeting support, homeownership courses with CIRA, and biweekly financial literacy classes, helping participants manage finances, build savings, improve credit, and reduce debt.
Our Financial Coaching program offers:
Personalized Budgeting Guidance: Create and manage a budget tailored to your needs.
Savings Strategies: Learn effective ways to build and grow your savings.
Credit Improvement Support: Understand and improve your credit score.
Debt Reduction Plans: Develop actionable strategies to reduce and manage debt.
Long-Term Financial Planning: Build a roadmap to achieve your financial goals.
One-on-One Coaching: Receive individualized support to take control of your finances.
Homeownership Courses: Partnering with CIRA, we provide education on the homebuying process and strategies for achieving homeownership.
Biweekly Financial Literacy Classes: Gain essential financial knowledge and skills through regular workshops designed to empower you on your financial journey.
Financial Coaching
F.A.S.T.
Families Accelerating Sustaining and Thriving
Our F.A.S.T program is designed to support families in achieving long-term success through personalized coaching and resources. We provide tailored assistance to help families set and reach their goals, overcome barriers, and build a foundation for a stable and thriving future.
Our F.A.S.T program offers:
Personalized Family Coaching: One-on-one guidance to address unique family needs and aspirations.
Goal Setting and Action Planning: Assistance in creating actionable plans for personal and family development.
Access to Community Resources: Connections to essential services and support networks within the community.
Workshops and Training: Educational sessions on topics such as parenting, education, health, and wellness.
Support Networks: Opportunities to connect with other families for peer support and mentorship.
Ongoing Follow-Up: Continuous support to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
Career Development
Our Career Development program equips individuals with the skills, connections, and resources needed to achieve meaningful employment and career advancement.
Our Career Development program offers:
Resume Building: In-person and virtual support to create professional resumes tailored to job opportunities.
Job Fairs: Hosting annual in-person job fairs at our center to connect participants with local employers.
Quick Hiring Assistance: Direct support for clients seeking immediate employment opportunities.
Workforce Partnerships: Collaborating with employers to match them with qualified, work-ready candidates.
Customized Work-Ready Workshops: Tailored workshops designed to meet specific skill requirements and workplace needs.
Barrier Support: Providing solutions to address challenges that may hinder employment success, ensuring participants stay focused on their career goals.
Ongoing Career Coaching: Personalized guidance to help individuals navigate career transitions and growth opportunities.
Pharmacy Tech Certification: In partnership with Emerge Learning Institute, we offer a certification program to prepare individuals for careers in pharmacy technology.
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Tania Ramos
Financial Literacy Coach
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Nia Jameson
F.A.S.T. Coordinator
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Lori Gray
Career Development Coach
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