Nyla talks about the impact Just in Time has had on her journey to self-sufficiency
Recently, Just in Time CEO Don Wells and participant Nyla visited the CBS8 studio to talk about the critical resources and relationships that empower youth, like Nyla, to overcome challenges and reach their goals.
While May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, Just in Time for Foster Youth is committed to ensuring that the youth in our community are supported, encouraged and celebrated all year long.
“It wasn’t until I came to San Diego and got connected to Just in Time that I they really helped me with the resources I needed to be successful. When I worked on my undergrad, they helped me with college books and with my driver’s license and connected me to relationships.”
-Nyla Vivas, JIT Participant
Nyla, who has participated in almost every Just in Time service, including Financial Fitness, Pathways to Financial Power and College Bound will soon graduate with her Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on trauma informed counseling from San Diego State University.
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LASTING IMPACT
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A BOOK BY
JUST IN TIME
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100K COMMUNITY
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STAFF
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ANNUAL REPORT
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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INVESTORS & SPONSORS
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
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FINANCIALS
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FAQS
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LASTING IMPACT
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NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK
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100K COMMUNITY
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STAFF
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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INVESTORS & SPONSORS
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
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FINANCIALS
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ANNUAL REPORT
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FAQS
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LASTING IMPACT
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NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK
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100K COMMUNITY
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STAFF
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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INVESTORS & SPONSORS
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COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
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FINANCIALS
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ANNUAL REPORT
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FAQS
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EMERGENCY NEEDS & STABLE HOUSING
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RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
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ESSENTIAL EDUCATION
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MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT
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FINANCIAL LITERACY
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HEALTHY PRACTICES & WELLBEING
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We're excited to meet you! More than half our staff are former foster youth, many of us have participated in JIT’s services. We understand first-hand the challenges that each of us face on our path to self-sufficiency. And we are proof that having essential resources and consistent relationships with caring adults can have a lasting positive impact. Reliable, Responsive Real– JIT peers, coaches and staff share a common commitment to empowering you. Welcome to YOUR new community.
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