Our Programs
We work in two ways: teaching the skills people need to plan what comes next, and covering the practical costs that stand in the way of getting there.
Program One
Community Learning
Everyone deserves a place to learn, ask questions, and plan what comes next. Our Community Learning program offers free workshops and classes open to anyone in the community.
Sessions cover the practical skills and big questions that come with building a future: exploring careers, setting goals, speaking up for what you need, managing money, and preparing for life after school or during a career change. Workshops are hands-on and discussion-based, and every participant brings their own experience and ideas to the room.
We also share free guides and tools that people can use on their own time, at their own pace.
There is no cost to attend and no prerequisites. Come as you are.
What Sessions Cover
The practical skills and big questions that come with building a future.
Exploring Careers
Looking at the work that is out there and finding what fits.
Setting Goals
Turning what you want into steps you can actually take.
Speaking Up
Asking for what you need and making your case with confidence.
Managing Money
Budgeting, saving, and building financial confidence.
Life After School
Preparing for what comes next once school ends.
Changing Careers
Navigating a new direction partway through a working life.
Program Two
Direct Support
Sometimes the thing standing between a person and their next step is concrete: a laptop for coursework, the fee for a certification exam, clothes for an interview, or a way to get to a training program. Our Direct Support program provides need-based grants to cover these practical costs when no other source is available.
Direct Support Can Help With
Technology
Computers, tablets, and assistive technology.
Credentials
Certification, licensing, and exam fees.
Training
Tuition or fees for training programs.
Interview Ready
Interview and workplace clothing.
Getting There
Transportation to school, training, or work.
How It Works
Anyone working toward education, employment, or greater independence can apply. Applications are reviewed by an independent committee using clear, published criteria, and whenever possible we pay vendors directly so support reaches you without extra steps.
Every grant is funded by the generosity of people who believe in what you are building.
Applications Open Soon
We're putting the final pieces in place. Leave your email and we'll let you know the moment Direct Support applications open.