CHRISTINE MOHR
often don’t have the accompanying resources to address the individual needs at hand. Frequently, a youth’s struggles are caused by well-meaning systems that are not set up to address their unique situations, as they don’t fall neatly into pre-established categories. Often, young people may need something little, but what they need will make a huge difference to their lives. Take Priya, for instance. She was in the final year of her program that would see her become a dental hygienist. After completing the program, Priya would be in line for making $54 per hour. In addition to her studies, Priya was managing two jobs and caring for her child. Despite working two jobs and being eligible for subsidized day care, Priya was still $300 per month short of covering her day care expenses. It seemed she might have to drop out of the program because no existing resource was able to help her.
Fortunately, staff from Options were able to find $3,600 to cover her day care expenses and now Priya will graduate and take a position that will provide for her and her child for years to come. I am grateful and humbled once again, as our Women of Options (both returning and new) have stepped up to the plate and generously volunteered to be a “voice” for our Gamechangers campaign. It will take many of us, however, to see us to our goal. Please consider donating to this life-changing fund by supporting one of our Women of Options 2022: Gamechangers. Let’s invest in our future by supporting today’s youth when and how they need it most. Thriving together,
Christine Mohr, CEO
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