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| This 40-hour program helps participants identify the underlying causes of poverty, increase financial literacy and design an action plan for becoming self-sufficient. The program builds on the strengths of the individual and helps them identify resources within their own families and communities to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. |

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| Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World© |
| Our Mission |
| Prevent homelessness. Promote self-sufficiency and dignity. |
| Getting Ahead graduate Jimmy (right) presents his Action Plan to his classmates at the November 2009 Getting Ahead graduation ceremony while volunteer Getting Ahead facilitator Dick Stonich looks on. |
| Our next round of Getting Ahead workshops will begin in May 2010. You can refer yourself for this program. |
| Getting Ahead graduate Stephanie (right) presents her Action Plan to her classmates at the November 2009 Getting Ahead graduation ceremony while volunteer Getting Ahead facilitator Dick Stonich looks on. |

