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LASTING IMPACT
A BOOK BY
JUST IN TIME
100K COMMUNITY
STAFF
ANNUAL REPORT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVESTORS & SPONSORS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
FINANCIALS
FAQS
LASTING IMPACT
NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK
100K COMMUNITY
STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVESTORS & SPONSORS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
FINANCIALS
ANNUAL REPORT
FAQS
LASTING IMPACT
NEWLY PUBLISHED BOOK
100K COMMUNITY
STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
INVESTORS & SPONSORS
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS
FINANCIALS
ANNUAL REPORT
FAQS
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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.
Michael loves people and networking, so when Pathways to Financial Power appeared on his radar, he was excited to join. “I’m a business and accounting major, so I know the math side, but Pathways...
YOUTH STORIES
Entering foster care at the age of twelve, Ana experienced seven different placements in three years. “I always remember sitting in foster homes thinking, ‘When I get out of here and have control...
In 2022, when Kory left Pittsburgh for San Diego, he was leaving behind more than his hometown; he was leaving behind a dark period of uncertainty and betting on a better life. Having survived...
When Monique joined Financial Fitness, she knew her relationship with money “wasn’t great.” Her bank account reflected this - bouncing up and down with her mood swings. “If I had a lump sum of cash...
Makayla entered foster care in kindergarten and spent time in multiple foster homes, often separated from her siblings. She was eventually placed in a longer-term home with one of her sisters, but it was an unhealthy environment. When she was 17, her sister was kicked out and Makayla moved with her.
Through community events, Makayla was introduced to Just in Time staff member Vanessa, who invited her to join JIT. Makayla was initially hesitant, as she had a negative view of foster care services based on her experiences. Eventually, she decided to engage in multiple services and her perspective started to change.
When Rise to Resilience, JIT’s service focused on healing as a community, was being launched, Makayla was asked to provide her insights on how the service could best serve participants. She felt personally invested and was ready for change.
“I was at a really tough time in my life,” she shared. “I had just broken up with my boyfriend and was living with my child by myself. I was always diving into work but was never happy and couldn’t figure out why. I was also at my highest weight ever.”
Through Rise to Resilience, Makayla learned healthy coping mechanisms and was able to explore her relationships with others, food, her body, and more. She noted that the community was the greatest benefit for her, encouraging her to work out and providing her with a safe space and people to talk to. In addition to feeling lighter in spirit, Makayla has lost 40 pounds and is feeling better than ever!
“I realized that I am enough,” said Makayla. “I have a lot more confidence in myself. I started exercising and making time for myself. The nutrition portion was especially helpful. I’m able to cook healthy meals for my children now.”
Makayla is now approaching life with an open mind and open heart, ready to grow more every day!
Michael loves people and networking, so when Pathways to Financial Power appeared on his radar, he was excited to join. “I’m a business and accounting major, so I know the math side, but Pathways seemed like a chance to get into the Business World, network, and...
Entering foster care at the age of twelve, Ana experienced seven different placements in three years. “I always remember sitting in foster homes thinking, ‘When I get out of here and have control over my life, I want to do something with myself.’ I knew the key was...
In 2022, when Kory left Pittsburgh for San Diego, he was leaving behind more than his hometown; he was leaving behind a dark period of uncertainty and betting on a better life. Having survived foster care, Korey found himself overwhelmed by anxiety and stress and...