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Having Vision and Hope

“A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more.”

—Rosabeth Moss Kanter

 

Children and families face what sometimes can feel like an endless array of challenges. Health issues, financial instability, peer pressure, learning barriers, alcohol and drugs, and a lack of consistent parenting are just a few examples of challenges that young people and families have to overcome. Mothers often become the stabilizing force in their families. Whether a child or family crisis, just trying to survive, or aspiring to be all they can be, it is often moms who provide a compelling vision and hope for the future. They help their families see beyond their short-term ...

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