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Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World programs empower under-resourced individuals who are interested in “getting ahead” instead of just “getting by.”

This 16-week course brings together a group of up to 15 adults every week who, with the assistance of  facilitators, investigate and address barriers that keep them from getting ahead. Participants create their own plan and build resources, tools, and skills needed for stability.

These programs use the workbook Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-by World by Phil DeVol. After applying, participants are interviewed to ensure they are ready for the course. (They must be at least 18 years old, not in an active addiction, and have reliable transportation.) Each week, they receive a free meal for themselves and their children, free childcare for the evening, and a $25 Dillons gift card for attending and participating.