Gratitude to Verizon and Wachovia
With the onset of the recession, and the economic trouble that so many non-profit organizations are facing today, I always worry about the future of the Life Skills Program. My concerns extend beyond worrying about job security – and into worrying about client “security”. The Life Skills Program changes women’s lives. It provides a lifeline of empowerment for our clients, as they struggle to create a life of economic self-sufficiency for themselves and their families. In times like these, the thought that Life Skills could have to shut its doors is a frightening one, and something we at MSP work diligently to prevent.
This week, I am overcome with gratitude. My Sisters’ Place has just been awarded over $17,000 in grants to support the Life Skills Program. Wachovia Bank has generously given $10,000 to the program to support the financial literacy of our participants. Additionally, Verizon has awarded us a grant in the amount of $7,200 to help us continue to provide our participants with the job readiness and hard skills training that they need.
Thanksgiving may be over, but our gratitude shines on.
