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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...
Janae was 8 when her mom passed away and she discovered art as a way to grieve and heal.
“I drew my feelings. I have always turned to art to express my emotions, whether that’s through colors, poetry, writing or music, but mostly, I drew a lot.”
With art as a touchstone, Janae persevered through a dysfunctional guardianship and started college at San Diego State University where she worked toward her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in art. She also found Just in Time.
Through JIT’s mental wellness service, Janae was invited to participate in an art workshop facilitated by volunteers from the San Diego Water Color Society (SDWS) to paint abstract animals. Drawing inspiration from her dreams, Janae skillfully coaxed a vivid blue elephant from the canvas. Later, her piece would hang in a dedicated art show for JIT participants at the SDWS Gallery.
“When I was a little girl, I used to write down things I wanted to do. One was to have my art hang in an art gallery.”
Janae’s piece sold the day of the art opening.
“Seeing my art hung on the wall felt like a dream come true. It felt like all my hard work had paid off. I felt worthy and like I could do anything I put my mind to.”
Since the art show, Janae has become even more connected to SDWS where she continues to take workshops and was gifted an extended membership that will enable her to show her work at future shows.
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...