sunset      Envision
March 2008

Welcome to Envision, Skills For Living’s newsletter.

Welcome to the Skills For Living newsletter. Enjoy the articles and we welcome your feedback! If you have a question, please call 713-782-9974.

What's Happening at S4L?

Families in 20-20 Power Workshops Surpass Goals

Working smart pays off as 20-20 PW families dramatically improve income, net worth. Tammy Wilsker, 20-20 PW Program Administrator shares family progress.

Corporate Contributions

Thank You ExxonMobil, Schlumberger Cares, Halliburton Employees, Kanaly Trust, Bridgeway Capital Management, & S4L Supporters!

Companies and individuals give to support summer intern and program operations; Find out how you can help S4L provide top notch programs to deserving families.

S4L Support Drive

S4L Support Drive Underway

Help us support 20-20 Power Workshop families and Game of Real Life students!

Networking

Calling All Networkers

S4L needs your help connecting to community outreach people in Houston's top companies. Entrepreneur Phil Gerber heads S4L Development and seeks fellow volunteers to help form valued corporate collaborations.

New Employees

Welcome Rosana

Rosana Schoonmaker, Xerox Sales Associate, joins S4L on 1 year furlough through Xerox Social Service Leave Taking Program

Collaborating

S4L Forges Collaborations Across Metro-Houston Area

Collaborations formed in Pearland, East End and North Main with program pending in Spring Branch, Fifth Ward, and Ft. Bend.  Shamika Lighteard, Community Relations Specialist talks about connecting with a program near you.

20-20 Power Workshops

New 20-20 PW Mentors Excited and Ready to Go

Twenty five new and old mentors joined for first Mentor Training day at Unity Church of Christianity.  Next Mentor Training scheduled for April 12th.

New Volunteer

Welcome Volunteer Mark Vencil to S4L Board

From mentor to Board Member, Mark discusses his involvement with S4L and what being a volunteer means to him.

Letters to the Editor

Have a question for S4L?

Tammy Wilsker answers your questions

Holiday Dreams

Holiday Dreams 2007 a Hit!

Read how St. Agnes Academy and dedicated volunteers spread holiday cheer to S4L families

Volunteer of the Month

Volunteer of the Month – Charlene Buford

From mentor to active Board Member, Charlene’s commitment to S4L plays a vital role in our success. Learn more about this fascinating volunteer.

Committee Activities

Communications & PR Committee
- chair needed.
Evaluation Committee
- Joëlle Lagasse, chair.
Finance & Fundraising Committee
- Phil Gerber, Lead Development Volunteer
Technology Committee
- Ken Decker, CPA, chair.

Help Wanted!

MBA Candidates Sought for Volunteer Management Consultant Positions

Studying to be an MBA?  S4L is offering an opportunity to put your classroom knowledge into practice while assisting a worthwhile organization.

Volunteer Opportunities

How you can get involved with S4L

Volunteers are the life-blood of S4L. Cate Thuo, Volunteer Coordinator, shares with you a chance to get involved and make a difference.

Training & Curriculum

April 12, 2008 – New Mentor Training
Preparation – Read a book on the working poor and complete registration process.
Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Unity Christian Church
2929 Unity Drive
Houston, TX 77087 Map
RSVP – 713-782-9974

April 19 - Course One - all families and mentors
Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Unity Christian Church

April 22 & 24 - Course Two - instructor training
Preparation – Read a book on the working poor and complete registration process.
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: 7660 Woodway, Suite 599
Houston, 77063 Map

New Volunteer Orientation

Date: 1st Monday, every month
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: 7660 Woodway, Suite 599
Houston, 77063 Map
RSVP – 713-782-9974

Date: 3rd Wednesday, every month
Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: 10655 Memorial Drive
Houston, 77024 Map
RSVP – 713-782-9974

S4L Board Meeting

Date: 2nd Thursday, every month
Time: Noon to 2 pm
Location: 7660 Woodway, Suite 599
Houston, 77063 Map
RSVP – 713-782-9974

S4L Leadership Team Meeting

Date: 3rd Wednesday, every month
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Dinner
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm - Committee Meetings
7:30 pm to 7:45 pm - Break
7:45 pm to 8:30 pm - General Meeting
Location: 7660 Woodway, Suite 599
Houston, 77063 Map
RSVP – 713-782-9974 (Lorraine Decker)

20-20 Power Workshops

FREE weekly college-style programs to empower families to financial security and independence.

Winter Class of 2008
New classes forming - call 713-782-9974 - (Tammy) and request application.
To preview the curriculum, click here.