About Us
Getting Ahead in the Valley is a community initiative offered at no cost to interested families who are ready to begin moving toward freedom from poverty.
Individuals and families self-select themselves to participate in a curriculum called Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World and create a future story for their family.
It is a multi-phased self-sufficiency program that supports low income individuals as they work to build resources and achieve goals towards stability.
Getting Ahead Graduate Opportunities
Bringing Change to Individuals and Families in our Communities
Intro to Financial Literacy
Getting Ahead graduates may elect to participate in Intro to Financial Literacy classes, provided by MC Financial Credit Union. The six– sessions focus on basic economic empowerment skills and financial knowledge to serve as a road map to financial well– being.
Nutrition Links
Graduates caring for children under the age of 19 may choose to participate in a 6 session class called Nutrition Links. The focus of this program is on helping families gain knowledge and skills in making decisions about diet, physical activity, food safety, and developing a healthy life style.
This program is provided and funded by Penn State Extension and the Expanded Food & Nutrition Program.
Getting Ahead will help you with the resources you need to help yourself. But always know, they're here to give a Hand Up, not a Hand Out. Ultimately, you are your only obstacle.
Terri P., 2020 Getting Ahead graduate
Gail M., 2020 Getting Ahead Graduate
I've learned to change my thinking, how to save money, and also how to eat right. I love, love, love, the program and Mrs. Rose. I would do it all over again. Best program ever.
Contact Getting Ahead Foundation
325 North 10th St.
Suite 400, Box 338
Lewisburg, PA 17837 USA
570-238-0478