Fires In the Midst of the Pandemic: A Network of Support
When the CalWood and Left Hand Canyon fires broke out in Boulder County’s mountain communities this fall, Chelce and her family of seven were living at a disbursed campsite in…
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The Giving Spirit
Christina’s parents taught her to be grateful for everything she has in life. It’s a value that is immediately apparent when you speak with her — she takes nothing for…
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One Mom’s Story
As a single mother, Genevieve has always tried to find a balance between work and being a mom. When she graduated from college in 2009, a classmate connected her with…
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I’ve Never Needed Help Before
After moving to the U.S. from Mexico over 20 years ago, Manuela managed to build a stable and loving home for her family here in Boulder. A savvy budgeter, Manuela…
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
Alma always had a backup plan. It was something she learned after living through an abusive relationship. If things went badly, she knew exactly what she had to do to…
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Three years later, I’m helping and so can you.
My name is Andrew “Que” Jones and I am a member of the new Participant Advisory Council (PAC) at EFAA. We’re a group of current and former recipients of…
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EFAA’s Participant Advisory Council is Just Getting Started
It’s been one year since EFAA’s Participant Advisory Council (PAC) has been introduced as a catalyst for positive change on EFAA’s programs and services. The group of seven participants, representing…
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Damage Can’t Dampen Resolve for a Better Life
Telma with her two children. Inside Telma’s home there isn’t much furniture. In her living room there is a futon, a small television, and a kitchen table with three mismatched…
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Finding Your Own Path out of Poverty
At EFAA, the heart of our mission is to help families in need find their path toward self-sufficiency and financial stability. For each family, that path looks different— what it…
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