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VISION:
Better Tomorrows' vision is that all communities are strong, healthy, and comprised of people who are self-sufficient and successful.

MISSION:
Better Tomorrows’ mission is to empower individuals, families, and neighborhoods to thrive.

WHAT WE DO:
The Better Tomorrows impact-driven social service model is aimed at fostering economic stability, educational success, healthy lifestyles and strong communities. By providing a continuum of direct support to affordable housing residents and the neighboring communities, Better Tomorrows’ place-based programming and case management build safe and nurturing environments and uplift youth, adults, families, and seniors.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Innovative, Dedicated and Distinguished service...

Yesterday at our training seminar in Philadelphia, Olivette Beaton (VP of Social Services for IRM) presented me with an award! While thanking Olivette for the recognition she stated that I deserved it and much more as I have put Shirley Futch Plaza on the map! How cool is that? It was a great experience and always a wonderful feeling to be recognized for hard work. Check it out:

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Photography Challenge

Photography Challenge
Official Rules

Submit 1 (one) picture for EACH of the following categories:

· Nature
· Transportation
· Something special
· Shirley Futch Resident
· The view from your apartment window

Bring your camera to the computer room to submit your pictures or email them to me from your home computer.

All 5 of your pictures must be submitted by 5:00 pm Tuesday September 29th.

All pictures will be compiled into a slideshow and shown at our Photography Exhibit on Wednesday September 30th at 2:00.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

New Puzzle -> What is it? It's a white baneberry!

I took this picture while hiking in the Delaware Water Gap, anyone know what it is?
Whatever it is, it sure will make for a good jigsaw puzzle:) Click on the arrow to scramble the picture.
Click to Mix and Solve

Edited this post to add: The berries are from a plant called white baneberry which is highly poisonous. The Pocono Record mentions it in this article: The Last Colors Of Summer

September Schedule

Tues. September 1:
9:15-12:00 CLOSED

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. September 2:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. September 3:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English as a Second Language

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. September 8:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. September 9:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Photography Challenge – Intro Class (See above for details)

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. September 10:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Picasa Class – learn how make movies/videos out of your digital pictures; bring your camera if it has pictures on it!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. September 15:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. September 16:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 MS Word – I need your help with the Photography Exhibit! Sign-up on bulletin board outside Computer Room.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. September 17:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00-3:00 Birthday Party – Raffle Ticket Winners Announced

3:15-4:45 Literati Challenge – We need 5 people to play, sign up on bulletin board outside Computer Room.

Tues. September 22:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. September 23:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet at the gazebo, if it’s nice out!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. September 24: CLOSED - Sue and I will be in Philly for a Social Services Meeting

Tues. September 29:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. September 30:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00-3:00 – Photography Challenge Exhibit – in the Community Room. Details to be posted on Bulletin Board throughout the building.

3:00-4:45 Open Lab
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RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE!
Chance to win a BASIL PLANT!
Homegrown from seed, 4 inch plants in hand painted pots, PERFECT FOR YOUR WINDOWSILL or give away as a gift!

$.50 per ticket – buy tickets from Sharlotte or Sue

All proceeds benefit the Computer Learning Center!

2 Winners will be chosen at the monthly birthday party on Wednesday 9/17.
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Photography Challenge!

Do you love to take pictures? Join us for a Photography Treasure Hunt! Get all the details at our meeting on Wednesday 9/9 @ 1:15 in the Community Room!
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September One-on-One Appointment Dates
Tuesday: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29
The sign-up sheet for one-on-one appointments is on the bulletin board outside the Computer Learning Center. Sign-up sheet for September will be posted on August 27th at 5:00 pm