The Patrick McCurdy Education Foundation

I think there is a saying somewhere about fresh starts…or maybe it’s about how we can start or day over at anytime, anywhere.  I feel as though 2010 is a fresh start, or a new start to the day.

Many windows of opportunity have opened for us at PMEF.  We have received funding to allow us to hire a new staff member at Lincoln Middle School, which will allow me to get back to the job at hand: financial stability.  We are working diligently to merge the Family Resource Centers in Pleasant Hill and South Lane, providing a new family class called Strengthening Families.  This seven-week class is designed for families with middle school age children.  The focus is how to manage conflict, set boundaries and create a loving, caring environment.  Strengthening Families will begin in Pleasant Hill on January 25th and in February in South Lane.  What a great opportunity for families.

In addition, we are tracking and evaluating our program more closely than ever before.  It’s exciting to find that the passion and efforts of our mentors is paying off.   Keep up the great work!

Yes, 2010 is an exciting time.  It’s a time for change.  It’s a time for renewal.  I am looking forward rather than behind me for the first time in a long time!