As Family Connections’ 145th year of service comes to a close, a phrase you hear a lot in our work immediately comes to mind:
“It takes a Village.” You hear it often because it’s true. This year, more than ever, Family Connections has relied on the collective strength of our staff, program participants, corporate partners, community partners, and supporters, to continue our mission and the important work we’re doing.
Family Connections’ staff have been described as wise, inspiring, big-hearted, powerful, and hopeful. I couldn’t agree more. Their unwavering dedication to serve our program participants and go above and beyond for them is truly remarkable. I am honored to walk into the office every day and work beside these amazing people who are the backbone to our VILLAGE.
This year, Family Connections brought together three programs, each serving different generations. One program supports seniors, another provides supportive housing for youth aging out of foster care, and the last supports new mothers and their infants. Bringing these programs together and creating events around wellness and skills-building has been a huge bright spot for everyone. Program participants have been able to add to their VILLAGE and benefit from the wealth of knowledge across generations.
Family Connections’ corporate partnerships have also flourished, leading to incredible volunteer events. Companies have painted canvases and flowerpots for clients going into new housing. They have also put together job fairs and financial literacy classes to increase our program participants’ self-sufficiency. All these connections and events have enriched our agency’s VILLAGE and provided our program participants with vital resources and connections.
Another essential piece of our VILLAGE is YOU! Without your support and others like it, Family Connections would not have been able to serve the community for the last 145 years. Your financial contributions enable us to put on the best programs possible, while also giving us the flexibility to support additional needs our clients may have.
As an integral part of Family Connections’ VILLAGE, we hope that you will continue to support our work. Trauma, homelessness, and mental illness can happen to anyone.
Help us grow our village and support those in need.
Thank you for being a part of our VILLAGE!
