Financial Coaching Update December 16

Hello Financial Coaches,

I have some updates before we wrap up the year.

FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAMS RECEIVE AWARD

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin held an awards ceremony where they recognized outstanding clients of the Family Self Sufficiency Program as well as an outstanding partner organization.  The partner organization was chosen by FSS members (clients), which many of you have worked with. 

Foundation Communities was honored with the outstanding partner organization award.  The most striking part of the ceremony was when Becky Summerset, one of the FSS Program Coordinators, announce the award.  She said that not only had Foundation Communities Financial Stability Programs fulfilled the needs of their members, but changed their lives.  

I can not thank all of you enough for being such wonderful coaches, this honor is for you.  Please know that you are changing lives.

2012 IS UPON US

As the end of the year approaches, I invite you to sign up for a few things on MyVolunteerPage for 2012.

• Sign up to see new clients.  As the Community Tax Centers start to open on January 13, thousands of people will see information about all of our Financial Programs, and many of them will request appointments with Financial Coaches.
• Sign up for training opportunities.  The Continuing Education Gathering will be January 18, 12-1 pm.  We will be discussing all of the Financial Stability programs available during tax season, including new saving incentives!  A refresher course will be offered on January 24, 10 am-12 pm and January 26, 5-7 pm (you will only need to attend one).  Join us if you would like to brush up on your coaching skills and resources before meeting with a client in the New Year.

With that, I leave you for the Holidays.  I hope that 2012 comes to a close with joy and fulfillment for all of you.

Best Regards,

Erika Leos

Financial Coaching Coordinator