Data & Impact
Getting Ahead workshops change lives and communities. Take a look below to see what kind of impact Getting Ahead is having in your backyard! Data is as of May 2021.
126 graduates
As of May 2021, our region has hosted 15 Getting Ahead cohorts, with 126 people graduating from the workshops!
Employment
41 grads have gained employment; 17 of whom gained full-time employment with benefits.
Home Ownership
1 grad has purchased a home. 3 others have participated in a 1st-time homebuyer's course.
Education
2 grads have completed their high school equivalency (TASC) & 2 more are working toward this. 2 are in college. 1 has completed their Bachelor's in Social Work. 1 completed vocational education.
Civic engaGement
24 grads are active volunteers in the community. 11 serve on boards of directors, committees, and workgroups. 1 earned a local "Volunteer of the Year" award.
Financial independence
38% of grads decreased their use of benefits. 33% decreased their monthly debt load, and 43% increased their monthly income.
Physical & Mental Health
35% of grads improved their stress management, physical & mental health.
Housing
34% of grads improved their housing stability.
...And so much more!
Graduates also report improving relationships with their loved ones, making milestones in their substance use recovery journey, purchasing vehicles, building credit, and SO MUCH MORE!