Achievement
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Independence
Readiness
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OUR MISSION

Promote strong work ethics, economic literacy, and positive family values throughout the community of Cumberland County

WHO ARE WE?

ASPIRE is a comprehensive service program that assists low-wealth individuals and families attain the skills and knowledge needed to become self-sufficient.

WHO ARE OUR PARTICIPANTS?

Individuals that decide they are ready to begin their work on life-changing goals.

• Commit to achieve their employment potential
• Dedicate time and effort toward their success
• Realize successful families work together
• Want to use financial independence to achieve goals
• Low-wealth families
• Resident of Cumberland County

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM?

Our goal is to help you:

• Implement a Family Success Plan
• Develop marketable job skills
• Increase income through high-growth jobs and living wage
• Balance your budget
• Acquire reliable transportation
• Secure health insurance for all family members
• Maintain affordable and safe housing
• Eliminate all Federal and State subsidies

ASPIRE BY THE NUMBERS IN 2007 employment
63	Unemployed persons obtained jobs
31	Participants secured employment with medical benefits
22	Participants rose above poverty guideline
35	Participants completed education/career training programs
66%	Average change in annual income per participant family