Giving Tuesday

As we enter the winter season, I want to take a moment to recognize the strength, resilience, and dedication our community has shown throughout the year. Despite the pervasive challenges, economic uncertainties, shifting funding landscapes, and the ongoing policies affecting our local families, we have continued to move forward with determination and purpose.

Our team has worked tirelessly to strengthen our operations, expand services, and increase the impact of our programs this year. From improving internal systems and streamlining processes to delivering quality programs to individuals and families, we remain committed to ensuring anyone who walks through our doors receives the support or guidance they need, through us or from one of our amazing partners.

 

A Year of Impact

Because of your commitment and teamwork:

• We expanded access to essential services, reaching more individuals and families than ever before.
• We launched new initiatives focused on workforce development, youth empowerment, and community wellness.
• We continued building strong organizational infrastructure, improving policies, procedures, and technology to better serve our community.
• We strengthened partnerships across sectors, uniting nonprofit, business, and civic leaders around common goals.

Your belief in our mission is what keeps this work moving.

 

Giving Tuesday: Your Support Matters

As we celebrate the season of giving, I invite you to join us for Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity and community impact.

This year, every contribution, large or small, helps us:

• Provide vital resources to families facing hardship
• Support youth and adults with employment, life-skills, sports/recreation and academic programs
• Sustain food assistance, senior support services, and community outreach
• Advance our mission of creating opportunities, stability, and hope

Your gift makes a direct and meaningful difference. Together, we can ensure that our community ends the year with strength, dignity, and opportunity.

 

Looking Ahead 

As we prepare for the new year, we remain focused on:

• Enhancing operational efficiency
• Strengthening staff development and retention
• Expanding partnerships and resources
• Innovating programs that meet the evolving needs of the community

I am confident that with your continued support, 2026 will be a year of growth, opportunity, and renewed possibility. There will be more to come in the upcoming Agency Strategic Plan.

 

Thank you for your commitment, generosity, and belief in our mission. Wishing you and your family a warm, safe, and joyful winter season.

 

With gratitude,

 

Anthony Peterson, CEO

Posted December 02, 2025