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August 2015 Newsletter
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August is busy for Family Pathfinders as we continue to grow our partnerships and programs.
We are proud to share the news of the
Working Families Success model that Family Pathfinders and The Women's Center of Tarrant County have launched. It's that time of year again!
North Texas Giving Day is 1 month away, and Family Pathfinders is excited to be a part of it again. Keep an eye on your inbox for our Giving Day link and make your donations go even further.
As Family Pathfinders broadens its Mentoring program we are excited to share our new mentoring opportunities to help connect with people on the path to greater self-sufficiency. Caring mentor's help people set and attain their goals, offer encouragement, and model great life choices.
This month we said goodbye to a staff member who contributed to our agency in so many ways. We know you will all join us in saying goodbye to Vanna and wishing her the best of luck.
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Community Partner Highlights
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Left to right: Wende Burton - Communities Foundation of Texas, Terri Rios- The Women's Center, Sue Matkin - United Way of Tarrant County, Laura Hilgart- The Women's Center, Kathryn Arnold- Family Pathfinders
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| The Women's Center and Family Pathfinders have launched the Working Families Success model in Tarrant County, supported by the Communities Foundation of Texas. This nationally recognized framework for delivering employment and financial stability services will overlay existing programs that the two agencies have perfected for decades. Working Families Success participants work with a team of staff from both agencies to achieve financial stability. Key services include skills training, employment services, financial coaching, and other resource supports to help particpiants reach their goals. |
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North Texas Giving Day
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Opportunities to Share Your Life Skills
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For a small investment of time, you can be a positive role model in someone's life. Family Pathfinders is looking for a few people to partner with us to make a difference. In addition to traditional one-to-one mentoring, you may also consider:
Group Mentoring. We have weekly and bi-weekly meetings with several mentees. Sessions have topics for discussion and social activities. Group sessions are held at a halfway house or at the Family Pathfinders office.
Driving. Many of our clients would like to participate in Mentoring activities, but lack transportation. Would you like to drive once or twice a month.?
Pre-release. We have opportunities for mentors to meet with people incarcerated in Tarrant County jail to talk with participants about goals and their plans for reentry.
For more information, contact Nicole at 817-731-1173.
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Staff Spotlight
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Upcoming Events
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Mentor Mixer
Coffee Talk
Tuesday, August 18th
7:30 - 9:00am
2601 Clover Lane
Fort Worth
Please join us for breakfast and bring a friend who would be a great mentor for our program. What a great way to share with all the great things Family Pathfinders is doing to help our families attain self-sufficiency!
We encourage you to attend even if you have not been matched yet, as it will give you an opportunity to ask questions, and hear how things are going with others.
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 North Texas Giving Day September 17, 2015 An All Day Online Donation Event!
Giving Day is an annual one-day DonorBridge-powered fundraising event.
All donations of $25 or more received on Giving Day between 6:00AM and 12:00 midnight will be supplemented with bonus funds from the Communities Foundation of Texas.
Visit www.DonorbridgeTX.org today and make your donations to Family Pathfinders go even further! 
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Resources
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Back to School Fair www.communitylinkmission.org Send your child back to school excited about learning! This year's event will offer: Free Back Packs with School Supplies, Free Immunizations for Uninsured Students, Free Athletic Shoes & Socks, Free Hair Cuts, Free Eye Glasses (cut on site), Free Reading Books, Food, Music, and More. To Qualify: Recipients of free school supplies and other free services must be school children (ages 4 - 18) who reside in 76052, 76114, 76131, 76135, 76137, 76177 or 76179. |
Cornerstone Assistance Network(CAN) will be holding its annual Back to School Event on
Saturday August 15th.
Sponsor a student by donating $100 or any amount to be used to purchase supplies, backpacks, school uniforms/ school outfits and a pair of shoes!
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The New York Times Magazine
http://mobile.nytimes.com You Just Got Out of Prison. Now What?
Carlos and Roby are two ex-convicts with a simple mission: picking up inmates on the day they're released from prison and guiding them through a changed world.
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YOGA
Free Classes
Second Tuesday of Each Month at 5:30PM
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Fourth Tuesday of Each Month at 5:30PM
At Family Pathfinders
2601 Clover Lane Fort Worth
Please RSVP to Toby Jones at 817-731-1173
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