Each and everyday thousands of people in our area find themselves in need of assistance and have no idea where to turn. The opportunity for assistance is there, the knowledge is lacking. On average 7 out of 10 low income individuals interviewed did not know all resources available within the community to contact to receive the immediate assistance they required. The same group of interviewed individuals did not believe that they could receive free educational services, life skills, coaching, advocacy, or goal building classes. Most believed that these services would improve the quality of their life. We currently serve over 20 families working to improve their lives, create a sustainable lifestyle, and ensure that their needs are met. We work with other agencies as well as provide our