Success Stories
Learn how we make a difference in the community
SPARK prepares Alliance preschoolers for success in kindergarten and beyond
More children in Alliance are entering kindergarten ready to learn thanks in part to a program through the Early Childhood Education Alliance, called SPARK. SPARK, which stands for Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids™, is an i...
Seth’s Story
For years, Dina Gast watched her son, Seth, struggle in school. “I remember sitting and crying because I knew he had dyslexia and couldn’t get anyone to listen to me,” she said. “He spent years struggling with schoolwork, feeling...
Carolynn’s Story
Carlynn is a mother of five. She knows the routine of doctor visits and the loneliness of waiting rooms. When she was expecting her fourth child, Carlynn found a new pregnancy experience through THRIVE’s CenteringPregnancy® Group Pren...
Domestic Violence Survivor Finds Strength and Support through AADVS
Theresa* had been in a relationship for only three months when her relationship suddenly changed....