Economic Growth United States Project #61496

Enable 50 adults to achieve their dreams

by Partners in Change

Enable 50 adults to achieve their dreams

Project Report | Sep 30, 2024
YOUR GIFTS CONTINUE TO ENABLE POWERFUL PERSONAL GROWTH

By Kathleen Bryant | Chief Operating and Engagement Officer

Member Kimberly (L) and Coach CJ enjoy a visit!

Relationships open doors for all of us to grow. As Partners in Change celebrates its 500th coach pairing, we reflect upon the abundant gratitude shared by both Members and Coaches for their experiences together. PIC coaching partnerships have moved all our participants to take chances, develop new talents, and push forward, knowing their partner is there for them on the other side.

We thank each of YOU for creating the space for these transformations to happen. It is only through your PIC gifts that our PIC team is able to develop, support, and multiply these growth opportunities.

Here are three more stories of meaningful transitions to celebrate together!

KIMBERLY BUILDS CONNECTIONS AND HER BUSINESS

Kimberly's PIC goal with her Coach CJ was to launch her new health service business and best use the space she is renting. She says CJ has helped her build her networking skills and explore how her space could benefit others and be a source of income. Kimberly now has multiple retainers with other businesses subletting her space and is hosting events introducing visitors to her company and to all the services she and her partners offer. Kimberly also gained a contract job to keep her finances where she wants until her business is fully developed.

SANTRISE STRETCHES HER VOICE AND HER REACH

Santrise has made significant strides since joining Partners In Change. With the support and encouragement of her PIC Coach Rosanne, her confidence and security as an Evangelist and Motivational Speaker have flourished. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, Santrise has not only overcome obstacles but has also exceeded expectations on her to-do list. As a testament to her growth and ambition, she now is preparing the launch of a blog, San’s Corner, this fall!

MERRIAM ACHIVES HER PROFESSIONAL AND HEALTH GOALS

Merriam entered PIC wanting to switch careers and be more consistent with exercise. She had been working in a daycare but wanted to become a trainer of other teachers. Her PIC Coach, Linjalynn, gave Merriam constant encouragement and convinced Merriam to call her whenever she wanted to talk. Their bond grew, as did Merriam’s confidence in social situations and in achieving what she wants. Merriam began networking and recently accepted a job as a specialist implementing programs for teachers. She also now regularly walks most days of the week.

PIC Member Santrise is shining bright!

Member Merriam is excited about her new direction!

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May 31, 2024
YOUR SUPPORT IS BRINGING DREAMS TO LIFE

By Kathleen Bryant | Chief Operating and Engagement Officer

Muriel's nonprofit is official!

Greetings to our Partners in Change donor community! As you know, when community members begin their coaching partnerships with PIC, they bring with them powerful dreams and the talent and determination to achieve them. Often, the only missing element is an accountability partner - that person who wants to hear everything about your idea, who believes wholeheartedly in it and in you, and who holds you hold to the commitments you make to yourself.

Thanks to your generous support, Partners in Change Members are working weekly with their committed coaching partners to bring their dreams to life. PIC Member dreams are diverse and meaningful. Here are just a few of the many goals made real in recent months:

Serving Those in Need -

It has been a long-time dream of PIC Graduate Member Muriel to make a difference in the lives of others. Muriel recently shared with the PIC community that she has reserved the name for her new nonprofit - Sources of Light! Muriel is excited to have formalized her organization and is “eager to collaborate and join partnerships with others who share the same passion to provide people with necessary resources and make a positive impact in their lives.”

College Success –

PIC Member Christina struggled in her early 20s to succeed in college. When she ran out of financial aid she needed to put her education aside. When Christina learned about PIC life coaching partnerships, she decided this was a way to recommit to herself and her dreams. Christina has soared, making the Dean’s list for the past two semesters as she pursues a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education at Rasmussen University. Christina plans to continue earning good grades and to finish strong.

Strengthening a Business –

PIC Member Dawn was committed to grow her project management business. She decided the best way to do that was by building community – both for herself and her company. So she joined PIC to gain an accountability partner. Dawn welcomed her coach’s questions and encouragement as she explored opportunities to network and connect with other businesses. Dawn was thrilled to recently share that she has achieved certification as a Minority Business Enterprise by the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council! Her Minority Business Enterprise designation allows her to attend networking events and seminars and connect with potential clients or partners.

PIC donors, thank you for helping these and so many more dreams come true!

Christina is on Dean's List!

Dawn's business is MBE certified!

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Feb 5, 2024
LARGEST SURGE IN PIC MEMBER APPLICATIONS!

By Kathleen Bryant | Chief Operating and Engagement Officer

Warm greetings to our Partners in Change donor community. We are happy to share that your recent gifts have enabled PIC to support our greatest surge in Member applications to-date!

Partners in Change has welcomed 20+ new coaching teams each month in December and January. As these teams have begun their 1-year journey together, many lives are already changing as Member and Coach build deep partnerships and celebrate new growth.

PIC Coach Tori Silas and her Member Yasmine began their coaching calls together in November. Through their strong partnership and regular weekly conversations, Yasmine is strengthening her organizational skills and building time management strategies. Yasmine now clearly sees her path to success and is taking strides every day towards goals in self-care, nutrition, exercise, and education.

PIC Coach Yolanda Ansari and her Member Imari have had a great start to their coaching partnership. They were paired in January and already are feeling great appreciation for each other and for what they will be creating together. They are exploring what Imari wants to accomplish and Imari is prioritizing her next steps. Imari is committed to building confidence in her capabilities and shifting her mindset to know that she can achieve her goals.

Atlanta Technical College is broadening its partnership with PIC. Partners in Change coaches have supported Atlanta Technical College students since PIC’s beginning. We are excited to share that this valuable partnership is growing! Director of community partnerships Victoria Bambo has greatly expanded PIC’s presence on campus, sharing PIC coaching with numerous classes and at ATC resource events.

7 new ATC students have received their PIC Coach since November and there’s a number of new PIC-ATC initiatives in the works. More details to come!

Relationship is the foundation of our PIC teams

Imari sees power in her Coaching partnership

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Video - PIC outreach to Atlanta Technical College students

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