Project Self-Sufficiency, an organization that gives financial support to low-income single parent families in Larimer County, is looking for 20 donors who can pony up 10000 dollars each to help fill a gap in funding for fiscal year 2010-11 $ 200000.
Poudre Valley Health System Foundation has the kick-off for the Organization, known as PS-S, recently, donating $ 10000 to support essential services and operating expenses.
Mary Carraher, Executive Director of PS-S, said that the initial
donation was the inspiration for soliciting sponsorships of mission.
Donation of the Foundation "made me think that maybe others will contribute the same way," said Carraher.
However, the PS-S is not necessarily looking for companies to donate, as many local businesses have processes giving donation that make taking huge sums of money in short amounts of time difficult, "she said.
"I really hope we have families and individuals respond as well," said Carraher.
The economic recession defined the funding gap in movement, said Carraher. PS-S recently expanded the capacity of 120 to 150 households, exacerbating the need for additional office space, personal time and resources for families.
Carraher said donations are particularly necessary and appreciated throughout the holiday. However, any time of year is a good time to contribute, she added, especially taking into account the difficulties that the program could face in the future.
"If things continue like this, we may need to re-evaluate whether we can continue the level of service we provide," said Carraher.
PS-S helps families with critical services required for parents to achieve financial independence. The program helps parents to develop a career plan and achieve the resources they need to get the education needed to achieve your desired career.
"We first need to remove barriers (which hold parents), such as lack of affordable childcare, housing, transport and raise funds to go to school," said Carraher.
Fort Collins, resident Valari Feinauer became a single parent raising two children four years ago, after going through a divorce. Feinauer, 39, said that she put College and career on hold while she raised her son and daughter, now 19 8.
When she found themselves wanting to get a new start, but without knowing how to proceed, Feinauer turned to PS-s.
"I wouldn't be where I am now without PS-S," said Feinauer. "Is not just a job (the staff of PS-S). They put everything they have for him and work with the heart ". Feinauer is three semesters in a degree program associate in Radiology Aims Community College.
Now that she is in school full-time, Feinauer said that PS-S helps her with resources to pay for necessities, such as rent and groceries.
More than 100 families in the area of Fort Collins and 30 families in Loveland are on the waiting list for the PS-s.
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