Newsletter Title April 2013
Inside This Edition
A Note from Derwin Jackson, FHA Executive Director Clothes Closet Ribbon Cutting
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Parenting Class
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Calendar of Events
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Residents’ Association Mes- 4 sage First Tee Golf Program
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8 Can Soup Recipe
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Interviewing Class
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Important Reminders for our Residents
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Please join us in welcoming Tracey Wiggins to the FHA staff. Tracey will be working with Michael Bishop and will be the face you see most often when you enter the building.
It is with excitement that we begin the second quarter of the year. The first part of the year has been a success in part due to support from the community for several events. We have additional support for upcoming programs that will enhance and make the lives of our residents more productive.
Parents have the opportunity this month to participate in a series of parenting classes sponsored by New Vision, Inc. that will help you nurture the relationship you have with your children. Parenting can be difficult and this class will help parents work through difficult issues or be prepared in the event an issue arises with their children. The professionals from New Vision, Inc. can help you build a healthy and caring family.
I am proud of the work we are doing through our ROSS and FSS programs. These programs are vital to our residents and we are fortunate to have a strong and committed staff led by Tena Hardy and Cecil Johnson.
As you can see much of what we do at the FHA involves teamwork and partnerships with other organizations and our community. These partnerships are a valuable resource that allows us to work together to better our FHA community and the larger community in which we live.
This month we will hold another computer class that will provide our residents with the skills needed to help them find and retain employment. We want to thank Franklin Synergy Bank for recognizing the value computer training can provide to our residents and agreeing to sponsor the program for the year.
As always, I hope you will take advantage of the programs being offered. These are designed to help you, our residents, work toward self-sufficiency.
Another resident resource that would not be Sincerely, possible without community support is the clothes closet. Thank you to Leadership Franklin especially Amy Kovar, Chuck Barber, Janine Moore, Dan Alexander and Jeff Smith for their work in making this a reality. Middle Tennessee Derwin Jackson Electric and Franklin Synergy Bank served as drop-off points for the community to provide business clothing for our residents.
Learn computer skills Thanks to a grant from Franklin Synergy Bank, computer classes will once again be offered. You will learn basic computer skills in these classes which will help you search for a job and have a skill that is required by most employers. The next class will begin at 9:00 am on April 15th and will continue on the 17th, 19th and 22nd in the FHA Community Center Redbud Room. The class size is limited so contact Tena Hardy at 794-1247, ext. 212 as soon as possible to reserve your spot. We appreciate the support of Franklin Synergy Bank and Columbia State Community College.