GETTING AHEAD PROGRAM
A St. Vincent de Paul Program to help individuals and the community become more financially stable.
Getting Ahead offers 16 session workshops, to groups of 8-12 participants. In this workshop, participants
take an in-depth look at financial instability in their own lives, assess their strengths, decide to make a
change, and create their own written personal financial plan.
This program has 4 main components:
Workshops
Graduate Program
Bridging Seminars
Community Voice for Change
VISION
A Waukesha County where everyone has the opportunity to be financially stable and thrive
Our Program’s Values:
Opportunity:
- We offer everyone in the community a chance grow, learn and change.
- Getting Ahead is a place for everyone to share their story and take part in removing barriers.
Working Together for Change:
- We believe “A rising tide lifts all boats.”
- Getting Ahead knows the importance of everyone being at the table - collaboration between community members and organizations is necessary.
Accountability:
- We believe transparency and integrity in all work being done.
- Getting Ahead offers opportunity - it is up to the individual and the community to create change.
Generosity:
- We value generosity of time, spirit and resources. Volunteers are crucial to our program success. As Getting Ahead looks at generosity, there is accountability to the budget, but also consideration of time spent and environmental factors in decision making.
- Getting Ahead creates a warm, open, and welcoming table for everyone - the setting reflects the importance of the individual and community work.
Who would benefit from the Workshop?
Lilliana Cavazos
Getting Ahead Program Manager
- Anyone looking to make a financial change in their life!
- Anyone able to commit to 16 sessions (currently held in the evenings).
- Anyone looking for peer support and motivation as they work on their financial goals!
How can someone get involved in the Workshops?
- Sign up to serve a meal for the group.
- Become a facilitator to help lead and support the group in their path to change.
- Donate to Getting Ahead to keep the workshops going!
Graduate Program
After successfully completing the Getting Ahead Workshop, graduates are invited to be a part of the Graduate Program. In this program, graduates work on their personal financial plan, grow in understanding of their financial needs and resources, while working with their peers and mentors.
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