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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...
Torin grew up in a home defined by abuse and drug use until the authorities intervened and he went into foster care at 16. He was adopted by a friend but in the same neighborhood, exposed to the same situations. Knowing nothing else, Torin soon faced his own struggles, bad habits, and encounters with the justice system.
Through a mix of programs and rehabs, Torin began developing different skills and habits, regaining his motivation. He also remembered all the resources he was introduced to at Just in Time as a teenager and engaged in several services. It started with getting a Chromebook to help him look for employment but led to much more.
“I’ve learned so much and made so many connections through Just in Time – it’s really amazing,” Torin shared.
One invaluable connection he made was to Shugarman’s Bath, a company that specializes in bathroom installations and remodeling. The JIT team set up an informational interview but Torin made such an impression that he was offered a real interview – which he nailed!
Now Torin is an apprentice at Shugarman’s, immersing himself and trying to learn everything he can. And he hopes that once he’s learned the ropes, he can pass his skills and knowledge along to another young person.
“Now I’m in a career field where I can possibly make six figures a year,” shared Torin. “I hope to be among the best at my workplace, afford a decent living situation, and hopefully make a family of my own and take care of them the way I wish I had been taken care of when I was younger. I really have Just in Time to thank for connecting me to this opportunity. They are continuing to help me in almost every area of my life – you name it and they’re there!”
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...