 | Community Family Life Services is delighted to present the latest edition of Community Conversations. Alongside you, we provide women and their families with the tools to regain security and stability, self-sufficiency, and self-actualization. Our e-newsletter features CFLS client success stories, staff spotlights, event information, and new ways you can be a part of this work. We hope you and yours are staying safe and healthy. | | | | | | | | We want to feature YOU!
Our work would not be possible without the generous support of people like you. We would love to express our gratitude by featuring you on our platforms. If you are interested, please take a moment to complete the form below. Thank you for all you do to support the CFLS community. | | | | | | | | | | Financial Literacy Series Up next in our Financial Literacy series is "Saving & Financial Psychology." CFLS and Legacy Financial Consulting will present a webinar focused on how your beliefs about money, emotions, and other factors influence your financial behaviors and spending on February 26, 2025 at 6pm.
Next month on March 12, 2025 at 6pm, our "Introduction to Investing" session will walk you through the first steps in learning how to use your money to potentially make more money by taking calculated risks in the market.
Join us on Zoom using Meeting ID: 830 1964 6060 and Password: 771521. These sessions are free and open to the public! To confirm attendance, please contact Joanne Langevin at 202-630-8308 or jlangevin@cflsdc.org. | | | | | | | | World Bank Presentation We are thrilled to share that CFLS Executive Director, Shena McFadden-Brimage, MCS, had the opportunity to speak with the World Bank Group's Education and Evaluation Department. She shared information about current CFLS programming and her vision for the future. Thank you, World Bank, for your unwavering support! | | | | | | | | Dress for Success On Monday, December 16, 2024, we provided clients with the opportunity to select professional attire for upcoming interviews. They also received a list of interview best practices. Our goal was to empower clients with the confidence and resources they need to succeed in their job search and beyond. To learn more about our Clothing Closet, please visit www.cflsdc.org/dropin-center. | | | | | | Thank You for Giving Thank you for your generous donations to our Giving Tuesday campaign back in December. Didn't get a chance to join us for Giving Tuesday? It's not too late! | | | | | | | | Holiday Drive Thank you for making our 2024 holiday drive a tremendous success. Your generosity helped us serve numerous children and families with gifts for this holiday season. Together, we can do more for those who need us most. To learn more about contributing to CFLS, please visit www.cflsdc.org/volunteer. | | | | | | Financial Literacy Webinar Last month, we kicked off the first of our three-part Financial Literacy series. On January 29, 2025, CFLS and Legacy Financial Consulting presented "Intro to Credit," a webinar focused on the impacts of your credit score and tools to achieve your financial goals. | | | | | | FEATURED CFLS INITIATIVES | | | | Community Information Kiosks What is the Kiosk?
The Kiosk is like a computer, but it is designed specifically for people to create an account and access social services. You can request information about housing, employment, food, clothing, legal help, and more. You can also scan documents, access websites like the Social Security website or the Department of Health, and take Zoom calls. How do I use the Kiosk?
The most important step is to create a profile. You can do this by following these steps:
1. Press the button “Create an Account”
2. Fill out all the required information. Make sure to include a phone number and email.
3. Write down or take a picture of your username and password. Remember your security
questions.
a. You will use this username and password every time you use the kiosk. You need both
to be able to access our services. Once you have created your profile, you will be directed to a page with different buttons that contain
links to different resources. Questions? Feel free to contact Reva Joshi at rjoshi@cflsdc.org or Shelby
Wallington at swallington@cflsdc.org.
You can always directly speak to a CFLS Representative by calling (202) 347-0511. | | | | | | Trinity Arms Transitional Housing Program | | | | Trinity Arms provides transitional apartment-style housing to reentry women and survivors of domestic violence. Trinity residents have access to an array of supportive services and are paired with a case manager who provides intensive case management. Eligibility Criteria: Identify as a woman, DC resident, survivor of interpersonal violence or incarceration, and must have children or be in the process of reunifying with children. For more information about Trinity Arms, please contact Jasmine Ferguson at (202) 596-1834 or jvice@cflsdc.org. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Support Community Family Life Services We are honored that you believe in our mission of supporting women who are returning home following a period of incarceration. If you would like to make a contribution to our work, please submit your tax deductible donation via www.cflsdc.org/donate. Together, we can do more to support justice-involved women in the District of Columbia. | | | | | | | | Volunteer Opportunity CFLS continues to thrive and grow thanks to our vibrant and compassionate volunteer community. We invite you to consider this new opportunity to get involved as a Virtual Clothing Closet Coordinator! In this role you will: - Organize donations
- Take photographs
- Post online
- Prepare orders
- Manage pick up
To volunteer, please call us at 202-347-0511. | | | | | | Thank you for your continued support, it makes a tremendous difference in the lives of women, children, and families.
Thank you for being a part of the CFLS family and for taking the time to read our e-newsletter. | | | |  | | | | | | | Community Family Life Services
305 E Street NW | Washington, District of Columbia 20001
202-347-0511 | development@cflsdc.org | | | | | | | | | |
