Successful Re-entry - How He Did It!

Monday - December 7 - YMCA 4901 Indian School NE - 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Drake Shafer has worn many hats over the years - husband, father, successful real estate investor, and...inmate. Now he is a "Returning Citizen" and he has had a successful re-entry back to the community. How did he do it? What did he learn along the way? Come and learn from this wonderful man! Drake has a zeal for life and making the most of every day that all of us could strive for. Please join us for this uplifting night and discover what Drake has learned on his journey. PLUS - Free dinner, door prizes and crafts and activities for the kids. Call Ann at 291-6412 so we can plan accordingly, and make sure we have enough food!

How to Get Families Involved in Schools

Evelyn Fernandez grew up in Albuquerque's South Valley. Now she is the school Principal at Longfellow Elementary in Martineztown. Evelyn will share parts of her life journey with us. What did she learn along the way which helped her to excel and become a school Principal? She will offer suggestions about how to get involved in your children's schools and talk about why this is so important to a student's success. Please join us for this exciting evening! It is being held at Second Presbyterian Church on the corner of Lomas and Edith. A free dinner will be served at 6 p.m. For more information call 291-6412.

Back-to-School ~ Starting the Year off Right!

Starting a new school year is exciting and a little scary - especially if you don't know what to tell new teachers and school administrators if you have a loved one incarcerated or are dealing with legal issues. How do you answer those difficult questions about where dad or mom is, or where you've been the past few years? Discuss positive ways to deal with these issues and many more. Make the start of the school year your best one yet! This meeting will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, corner of Lomas and Edith, August 24, Monday. The discussion will be led by Ann Edenfield Sweet and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Domestic Violence - It Could Happen to You!

Crystal Hallon, the Community Services Director for Safe House, will help us understand what to do if you, or a loved one experiences domestic violence. Where do you go? How do you stay safe? Domestic violence is far too common in our society and we all need to be aware of the signs. Please join us for this important meeting which will be held at the YMCA, 4901 Indian School NE. Program starts at 6:00 p.m.