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March 2016 Newsletter
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We hope you have been enjoying the wonderful spring-like weather. As we spring into March we have some great news to share with you!
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Staff Spotlight
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Sydney Friedrichs, & Robin Newland |
We are excited to announce that Sydney Friedrichs and Robin Newland have joined the Family Pathfinders team! Both of them come to us with a great passion to serving others and an "I can do it" attitude. We are excited to grow our staff as they join with us in continuing to fulfill our mission within our community.
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Adult Mentoring Program
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Keri Shelton, Agnes Blackwell, Gloria Vargas, Charla Adams, Lori Keys, & Toby Jones |
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America Saves Week
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America Saves Week is coordinated by America Saves and the American Savings Education Council. Started in 2007, the Week is an annual opportunity for organizations around the country to promote good savings behavior and a chance for individuals to assess their own saving status. America Saves is a national campaign involving more than 1,000 non-profit, government, and corporate groups that encourages individuals and families to save money and build personal wealth. Overall management for the campaign is provided by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America (CFA), which is comprised of over 270 consumer education, advocacy, and cooperative organizations dedicated to advancing consumer interest. |
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Upcoming Events
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Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 14
We appreciate our volunteers all year round, but April 10th to 16th is officially Volunteer Appreciation
Week!
Join us April 14th from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch at Family Pathfinders, to celebrate you and all you do to help individuals and families bridge the gap between poverty and self sufficiency!
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Resources
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My Money DFW
Free Tax Centers
23 Locations, 700+ Certified Tax Preparers
Free Tax Centers are part of the EARN WELL initiative of the United Way of Tarrant County and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. They are just one part of the initiative to move more North Texas families on a path to financial stability. To qualify, household income must be under $54,000. Visit
My Money DFW to find your nearest
Free Tax Center today!
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2016 Dream It, Love It, Live It Marriage Conference
8:30 AM to 4:00PM
Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
3220 Botanic Gardens Blvd
The Healthy Marriage Healthy Families Coalition of Tarrant County is proud to host this event for individuals and couples that focuses on creating strong, satisfying, long-lasting marriages.
We are excited to welcome our engaging and powerful keynote speaker Dr. Scott Stanley! He will be joined by Drs. Bobbye and Britton Wood for demonstrations of couple dialogues.
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Metroplex Literacy Conference
March 5th 2016
Join faith and community-based literacy teachers and volunteers for a day of networking and learning. Session topics include: Resources for GED Instruction, English Language Acquisition, Immigration/Citizenship, and Adult Basic Education. The guest speaker will be Dr. Gail Linam, academic dean of Dallas Baptist University.
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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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