FAMILYmatters IN THIS ISSUE
A LOOK BACK ON 2020 p. 2 JFS BOULDER: A FRIENDLY VISITOR WITH A FLAIR FOR FRENCH p. 3 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: PROLOGIS FOUNDATION p. 4 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: KEEPING MARK IN HIS HOME p. 5
ABBYâS IS MAKING AN IMPACT Abbyâs Impact: Realizing Resilience officially kicked off at the beginning of August. Due to COVID-19, programming was changed to a virtual format. The program is geared toward 18 to 26-yearolds and designed to help them build resiliency and self-stability.
These classes have impacted me by opening my eyes and redirecting me in a more profound and adult way. They have helped me feel like Iâm being guided even if itâs not by my parentsâ someone is still motivating, guiding, and supporting me. AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR VOLUNTEERS p. 6
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â VERONICA, ABBYâS IMPACT PROGRAM PARTICIPANT
The team has received positive feedback on the classes and curriculum, and we already have a success story! Veronica, a program participant, shared, âAbbyâs Impact has many programs and classes to be engaged or involved with, to better yourself and your life.â When asked how her life has been impacted since joining the classes, she said, âThese classes have impacted me by opening my eyes and redirecting me in a more profound and adult way. They have helped me feel like Iâm being guided even if itâs not by my parentsâsomeone is still motivating, guiding, and supporting me.â In the two months since the program began, Keyauja, a mother of two, actively participated in five classes to further develop her skills and confidence: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Skills Training, Living in a Virtual World, Career Launchpad, Cornerstone: Foundations in Financial Health, and Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettinâ-by-World. (story continued on p. 3)
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