November Newsletter

November 2018

DONATE TO TCWFI

TCWFI is the STRIVE Affiliate for Georgia

TCWFI is Proud to be a Community Partner of:

Submit a general interest form to attend our next orientation.

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Learn about all of our training programs.

TCWFI is thrilled to now offer free Community Digital Literacy Classes - sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials

For sponsorship and employer partnership opportunities, contact Peggy Johnson pjohnson@tcwfi.org

404-223-3303

If you have a Kroger Plus Shopper's Card -

Please enroll in Kroger Community Rewards

Click on "Find an Organization" and input KH494

Every time you purchase at Kroger, Kroger will then donate to The Center for Working Families.

Your Kroger shopping helping TCWFI and our community.

STRIVE PARTNERS HAVE PLACED MORE THAN 70,000 PEOPLE INTO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT NATIONALLY

TCWFI ATTENDS THE STRIVE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Che Watkins is invited as a Panelist - TCWFI is the only STRIVE affiliate in Georgia

STRIVE is a job readiness program in 20 cities in the United States

Pictured: Che Watkins (President and CEO), Nichole Jefferson (Chief Programs Officer),

Keren Cadet (Program Manager), Africa Roberson (Workforce Development Manager)

TCWFI - Around Town...

Sharing Our Mission

TCWFI at the Westside Summit

Che Watkins (President and CEO) and Natalia John (Pathway Coach and STRIVE Graduate) speaking at the Westside Summit about the mission of The Center for Working Families and success of the STRIVE job readiness program. Many were in attendance including Dan Cathy, Bill Bolling, Maria Saporta, Virginia Hepner and Andre Dickens to name a few.

TCWFI IS A PROUD SUPPORT PARTNER OF HOUSEATL

HouseATL is a cross-sector group of civic leaders committed to building the political and community will for a comprehensive and coordinated housing affordability action plan in the City of Atlanta. HouseATL is an open taskforce - initiated through the convening power and resources of ULI Atlanta, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Central Atlanta Progress, Center for Civic Innovation, and Metro Atlanta, Chamber of Commerce. These partners engaged more than 200 civic leaders in working toward actionable recommendations beginning in January 2018. They have defined the problems, identified the barriers to success, taken a data-driven approach, and engaged in thoughtful problem-solving so that civic and business leadership in the City of Atlanta will have a shared comprehensive set of policies and adequate funding to address housing affordability. See who is involved: HouseATL.org

Saporta Report - Thought Leadership

We are a contributor to the Saporta Report's Thought Leadership Poverty & Equity column! Here you can read about our perspective on poverty and equity in the Metro Atlanta region and national trends also. Read Che Watkins' recent post about Forgotten Americans.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LISA HAMILTON - NAMED THE NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2019

TCWFI was proud to host a fireside chat with Lisa Hamilton and WABE Radio Personality Rose Scott at our June Dialogue, Dining, Donating Fundraising Event. Since that time, Lisa has been named the new President and CEO of The Annie E. Casey Foundation effective January 1st, 2019 (Announcement). Congratulations to her and we look forward to seeing her vision for children and families.

$1,093,800 Raised of $1.6 Million Goal

The Center has officially merged with New Hope Enterprises to maximize efforts to provide residents along the southern corridor as well as the Westside of Atlanta with skills training and workforce opportunities!

Help us Close The Gap and Finish Our Campaign by Donating:

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Thank You to our Sponsors

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