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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.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Happy Halloween !!!!

From all of us to all of you:

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Travel Day -> Tennessee

Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers 42,169 square miles, making it the 36th-largest by total land area. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west.
The Appalachian Mountains dominate the eastern part of the state, and the Mississippi River forms the state's western border. Tennessee capital and second largest city is Nashville, which has a population of 626,144. Memphis is the state's largest city, with a population of 670,902.



1. Nashville

2. Country Music Hall of Fame

3. Memphis

4. Graceland

5. Presley

6. The Great Smokey Mountains

7. Northwest Tennessee Reel Foot Lake

8. Paris Landing State Park

9. Waterfalls of Tennessee

10. Tennessee Thrills

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Volunteer Firefighters

So, we all knew Chad was a volunteer firefighter for East Stroudsburg Fire Department. But did you know we have a resident who is the fire chief? Yup, that's right...meet Jay:




How cute is he?????? ;)

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

October Schedule

Tues. October 4:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Fall Cleaning – Help clean the computers – virtually and physically! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 CLOSED FOR FALL CLEANING

Weds. October 5:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – Meet in the gazebo, weather permitting, otherwise meet in the Community Room

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 6:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Intermediate Class – Learn the NEW Yahoo! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. October 11:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. October 12:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – Learn the keyboard using thought-provoking exercises!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 13:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Beginners Class – Navigating the Internet. Sign-up sheet on Bulletin Board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. October 18:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. October 19:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

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

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 20:

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.

Tues. October 25:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. October 26:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Travel Day – We’re going to Tennessee. Sign-up sheet on Bulletin Board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. October 27:

9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Advanced Class – We’ll be working on our Wikipedia page, bring your research/info with you!

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Mon. October 31:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter/Bulletin Board Class – help with the monthly newsletter and the bulletin board in the lobby. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

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SCHEDULE CHANGE:

OPEN Monday October 31th
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One-on-One Appointments:
Tuesday 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25

Sign-up for a one-on-one appointment! I can teach you anything you want to learn about the computer and/or the Internet!

All residents encouraged to take advantage of these appointment opportunities. You do not need to know how to use the computer!!