Seeds for Success blooming as new initiative

Led by Matthew Tannehill, director of mission development and strategic initiatives, Seeds for Success helps clients with educational growth opportunities, job training, financial literacy, and funding required for paperwork and job-related materials.

Partnerships are being formed with local employers and like-minded community agencies and grantors to help clients find sustainable employment at a livable wage, allowing them to become self-sufficient and secure a brighter future for themselves and their families.

One of the program’s early success stories is Alicia. While Alicia and her four children stayed in shelter, she received assistance to become employment ready by building a professional resume to share with prospective employers and coaching to prepare her for the hiring process. She also received help securing transportation so she could get to her new job.

The right mix of quality case management, removing weed-like barriers and the determination of a hard-working client resulted in Alicia finding stable employment and housing, putting her family on the path to financial stability.

"Alicia’s success shows me that we can do what we have set out to accomplish: help plant and cultivate the seeds of employment for families to have a dignified, flourishing life full of joy, security and success,” Matthew says. “I thank God every day for bringing this opportunity to Catholic Charities, and thank Norman for his incredible generosity and foresight.”

LEARN MORE

To learn more about the Seeds for Success initiative and partnership opportunities, contact Matthew Tannehill via email (mtannehill@ CatholicCharitiesWichita.org) or call him at (316) 264-8344, ext. 1266.