· Ten clients have obtained their Certified Nursing Assistant Degrees through our Transitions to Independence Program resulting in an average increase in salaries of 44%.
· One client has purchased a first home, three have started small businesses and one has completed post-secondary education through our matched savings Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Program.
· Eleven “at-risk” teens have stayed in high school and have received over $21,000 in tuition assistance through our Youth Education $avings Program.
· Over 2500 households (nearly 7,000 people) received over 4,000 services and have been stabilized through our Family Stabilization Services.
· Nearly 200 clients served through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program resulting in over $203,000 in State and Federal refunds to clients in El Paso County.
The entire PPCAA team (Volunteers, Staff, and Board) has been instrumental in achieving these outcomes. We remain passionate & committed to our mission. Together we will continue to work hard to help our fellow citizens through these tough economic times and remain truly self-sufficient. Isn’t it nice to know that the safety net is here and working to support our fellow citizens every day?!
