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Life Works
"Life Works has helped me understand the importance of building credit, opening and maintaining checking and savings accounts and the program has even helped me purchase the necessary equipment to start my own small business!"   ~ Life Works participant, single mom of two
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​Life Works is an intensive program designed for adults who want to make positive changes and improve their lives. Specifically, Life Works is designed to help participants - 
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  • obtain and retain better paying jobs
  • get the education &/or vocational training they need to achieve career aspirations
  • rent or buy safe and affordable housing
  • build self esteem and a strong work ethic
Ideal Life Works candidates should (be) -
  • able to work and eager to find full time employment
  • open to learning new approaches to life & different ways to utilize resources
  • motivated 
  • have a desire to build wealth
  • ready to make life changes and willing to accept feedback
The Life Works model offers a team approach with built in support. As a participant, you will work one on one with a coach and create a customized plan that will guide you on this transformational journey. Your assigned coach will be with you every step of the way and will meet with you at least twice a month to help identify personal strengths, assets, goals and career aspirations. Your coach will provide guidance and help remove obstacles creating setbacks, as well as identify important resources and referrals to help you achieve your goals. 
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​Click here to hear Life Works client Lisa Dixon's story and how she became a homeowner through The Housing Assistance Corporation's Home Ownership Program.
To learn more about The Housing Assistance Corporation visit their website ~ 
www.housing-assistance.com/

​Upon completion of the program, participants will have the skills they need to build a better life for them and their family. If you are interested in learning more, contact our Life Works coach, Michelle Reedy - 828-894-2988 or [email protected].
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    • About Us
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  • Our Services
    • Eligibility Requirements
    • Financial Assistance
    • Food Assistance >
      • Backpack Snacks
      • Food Pantry Program
    • School Supplies Program
    • Holiday Programs
    • LifeWorks
    • Horse Creek Village (rental housing development)
    • Home Repair
    • Helpful Resources
  • Ways to Give
    • Donate Now
    • Holiday Programs
    • Send gifts by mail or online
    • Honorariums/Memorials
    • In-Kind Giving
    • Planned Giving
    • Matching Gifts
    • Donate Stock
    • Thank you!
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Sign-Up Form
    • Outreach Ambassador
  • Events
    • Game of Throws
    • Empty Bowls
    • Run for Outreach