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She said the foundation’s mission statement — “to work with- in under-resourced communities, create alliances, and find solu- tions in all aspects necessary to help youth and families achieve sustainability” — speaks to the work it will carry out and how it will go about this work.
Indeed, as they talked about the new foundation and how it will go about its work, both Bolduc and Mumblo noted there are many other foundations, individual agencies, and major institu- tions already doing good work in this region. The goal moving forward is not to duplicate such work, but build on it, forge new
Shannon Mumblo says the Hope for Youth and Families Foundation will, through its Trauma Institute, put a focus on providing trauma- informed services and training.
alliances, and create more momentum with the many issues involved with creating sustainability.
And the foundation has already launched several new initia- tives, everything from a Trauma Institute — born from the knowl- edge that trauma is one of the lead social determinants of health and a key contributor to many challenges facing youth and fami- lies — to an ‘Inspirational Speaker Series’ at which students will learn about career opportunities in various fields.
The Trauma Institute, which will provide training and consul-
“Helping youth and families achieve sustainability is the ultimate goal, and that’s not going to happen overnight.”
tative services to area agencies and nonprofits serving youth and families, is an early example of those at the new foundation lis- tening to others and responding to identified needs.
“We’re not here to replicate anything that’s already being done — we’re here to add value, and to meet needs where they arise,” Mumblo said. “We heard there was a need for something like this, and it has been very well-received within the community.”
For this issue, one that includes its annual Giving Guide, Busi- nessWest talked with the team at the Hope for Youth & Families Foundation about its broad mission and the long, challenging, and rewarding work that lies ahead.
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