Summary
Organization name
Getting Ahead Fannin County
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Fannin
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
818 N. Main St.Bonham, TX 75418
Getting Ahead Fannin County
A nonprofit organization
$507 raised by 10 donors
68% complete
$750 Goal
About
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Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World is a research-based anti-poverty workshop developed by Dr. Ruby Payne and Phil DeVol. Based on the Bridges Out of Poverty concepts, the overarching idea is that people in poverty are experts in their own situation.
Too often people living in poverty are caught in the tyranny of life without the resources to get ahead. Participants, called Investigators, work in groups to examine the impact of poverty on themselves and their communities and to explore the world through the lens of economic class.
During the course of the 16 weekly sessions, investigators discover why poverty exists and discuss what resources a person needs in order to move out of poverty.
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Mission
Getting Ahead Fannin County is committed to helping people find their future stories and discover the joy of being in charge of their learning and their lives. Our goal is to help individuals living in poverty or unstable situations build the resources they need for a better life. It is also about bringing our community together to better understand and address the tough issues that lead to economic instability.
Needs
Donors to fund gift card stipends for investigators and childcare providers
Volunteers to prepare and serve meals on Monday evenings prior to each class session (or provide funds to purchase meals)
Sponsors for our two graduation ceremonies each year
Mentors to lead our Staying Ahead program to help graduates remain focused and moving forward
Advocates to help address the tough issues in our area that lead to economic instability
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Organization Data
Bonham, TX 75418