by Danielle | Jun 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
“As a mother I have a responsibility to educate myself and set a good example for my kids.”- Monica Ponce, FII-Albuquerque Family Partner FII’s approach gives families complete choice and control over how to use their UpTogether dollars. Each month...
by Danielle | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
“My biggest takeaway was that sisterhood. These are definitely friends for life.” Marisol Tejera’s FII cohort was called Women Empowered, a name the group gave themselves. She said, “We would encourage each other to do things, we would set...
by Danielle | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Being part of FII taught me to trust people again.” Maresa is running her cleaning business, raising her kids, and healing from a rocky road. She shared what it was like for her growing up on the streets and experiencing abuse. This experience caused her...
by Danielle | Jun 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
“We have seven children. They have different needs, likes, desires, wants, activities.” Frances Anderson realized the moment she had her first child that she was not going back to work. She and her husband Duante decided together to let go of some things...
by Danielle | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
“FII allows us to fulfill our own goals the way that we see fit.” Jessica Withers, fondly known as Muffin, began FII at the suggestion of a friend who told her about gaining access to UpTogether funds by reporting the ways you are making yourself and your...
