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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...
Roberto and his twin brother were born when their mother was in prison. After nine years of living with their grandmother, their mom was released and regained custody, but just a year later the police raided her home and took them away.
From ages nine to 21, Roberto’s life in the foster care system was marked by inconsistency and a lack of a stable community, bouncing between emergency shelters, group homes and foster homes, and separated from his brother several times. But about a year and half ago, Roberto’s friend and JIT participant Lerontae introduced him to Just in Time. Until that point, Roberto felt he had to get everything on his own and was reluctant to seek assistance. But Lerontae talked him into coming with him to the JIT office, assuring him it’s not about whether he is able to do things on his own – it’s about having someone to support him along the way.
Soon, Roberto was taking part in services like Bridges to Success, My First Home, Pathways, Fin Fit 101 and Financial Fitness as well as attending several community events. And he didn’t just find new skills and resources – he found a supportive community he says accepts who he is and makes him feel confident, capable and connected. “Before I came here, it was really just me. I didn’t think I needed a community behind me or any kind of support. But as I got involved, I realized how good and comfortable it made me feel just having someone by my side.” Roberto said. “Like coaches I never thought would want to be connected with me but want to support me and watch me become something. Even just hanging out with other former foster youth – you’re just bonding and we all have similar backgrounds. We basically watch each other grow. It’s like a family. Knowing I have a support team makes me feel capable of reaching my dreams.”
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...