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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.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

What's the Best Time to Do Anything?

I found this little 'test' on the Doctor Oz website and thought you may be interested in it. You will be asked a series of questions about the best time to perform certain activities. Answer the questions to the best of your knowledge. After you answer all 20 questions you will be given the correct answers along with explanations to those answers.

Pretty neat, try it out, you'll learn something new!

CLICK HERE FOR THE 'BEST TIME TO' TEST

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Tenants Association Holiday Dinner

Good food + good people = GOOD TIMES

Some pictures from the TA dinner:









Thank you for having this wonderful dinner and thanks to Mary Romano for the pictures!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Holiday Extravaganza

WOW, what a time we had yesterday!! 29 residents enjoyed coffee cake, donuts & hot chocolate with the elves:




We had lots of activity at the raffle table, where we raffled off a snowman, gift tags, cards, a recipe book and even a framed puzzle donated by the puzzle group!

We took pictures in front of the Christmas Tree:

We took a short lunchbreak and came right abck to the party to celebrate the Cookie Exchange. 18 people either baked cookies or bought them for the exchange. We had A LOT of cookies to exchange!


After eating and exchanging crazy amounts of cookies we moved onto the Karaoke Party! 40 residents came to sing, listen to music, dance and eat! We served punch with cheese and crackers and sang OUR HEARTS OUT!
We even have proof that the men CAN sing!

After our concert we had 17 crafters come in to make holiday refrigerator magnets and everyone even got to take home a kit for making handmade holiday cards! Here we are crafting:

A group shot of the crafters:

We were having so much fun that some of the men even stayed to watch the crafters and enjoy more punch!


THIS PARTY WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR A VERY LONG TIME!! Thank you to all who participated, we had SO MUCH FUN!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Entertainer Bill Nauman

The residents of SFP had a very special evening with music provided by Bill Nauman! He was absolutely fantastic and is welcome back any time! Here are a few pictures from the event:









Thank you Mary Romano for the pictures!!!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

Shirley Futch Plaza is celebrating the holiday season with a party that lasts ALL day long, Wednesday, December 15th!!

Celebrate the holiday season with your friends and neighbors!


Party Schedule:
10:30 Breakfast with Santa’s Elves
Coffee, hot chocolate and muffins will be served

1:00 Cookie Exchange – Swap your favorite cookies!

2:00 Holiday Karaoke – Sing your heart out!
Cheese, crackers and punch will be served
50/50 Raffle Drawings

3:00 Holiday Craft – Make an ornament and a greeting card!

Door prizes given out at all events ~ 50/50 raffle held during Karaoke, bring your quarters! Raffle tickets are $.50 or less!!

ALL RESIDENTS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND, WE ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN!
A special thank you to all of those that support the computer room throughout the year. Without you, this party would not have been possible!
You must sign-up! Sign-up sheets included in the monthly newsletter.

December Schedule

Weds. December 1:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. December 2:

9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. December 7:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. December 8:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet in the Community Room

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. December 9:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Aprons

2:30-3:30 Aprons

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. December 14:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. December 15:
ALL DAY LONG: Holiday Extravaganza!!!!
See the newsletter insert for all the details!

Thurs. December 16:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. December 21:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. December 22:

9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Monthly Birthday Party – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Literati Challenge – Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

Thurs. December 23:
9:15-Closing Open Lab

Tues. December 28:

9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. December 29:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter Class – Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. December 30:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

2:15-4:45 Open Lab
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:
We’re making APRONS!


Thursday, December 9th @ 1:15 & 2:30

Personalized aprons make excellent Christmas gifts. Put a saying, quote or even a picture on your apron...whatever you want!

$5.00 per apron


You must sign-up. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board outside the Computer Learning Center
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December One-on-One Appointment Dates
Tuesday: 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28
The sign-up sheet for one-on-one appointments is on the bulletin board outside the Computer Learning Center. Sign-up sheet for December will be posted on Thursday, December 2nd @ 5:00 pm
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Take advantage of OPEN LAB time!

There is plenty of Open Lab time throughout the month of December. Take advantage by printing Holiday cards, sending e-cards, making gift tags, etc.
FREE assistance provided! ;)