Mission and Credo

Mission

TEAMwork for Quality Living is a grassroots nonprofit organization that supports volunteers in Delaware County as they work to eliminate poverty, improve health and build positive race relations.

Moment of Truth Video (8.8 MB WMV)

Presentation and original music donated by Mike Rhodes
Statistics by: Teamwork for Quality Living

"Unacceptable" PSA

Profile on Pam Barnhouse

Be part of poverty awareness week in March
Teamwork is looking for groups and individuals who would like to be part of and help with "Solving the Puzzle of Poverty (Where do I fit in?)", a nine-day series of events from March 10-18, 2012.  The purpose of the events is to draw attention to the problem and prevalence of poverty and to the people of Delaware County who struggle every day. Currently 16 organizations are helping to plan all the activities, but are looking for more participation from organizations who serve <more>
Poverty Awareness Grant form
Poverty Awareness Grant form Click to download the application here. <more>
A Community at the Crossroads
Click here to view and download Community at the Crossroads: Decreasing Poverty and Building Sustainability by Harnessing Social Capital. (Right click link and choose "Save Link As" to download)
Recent accomplishments of our Circle leaders
Circles news  One Circle leader has held her job for a year. One Circle leader has secured donations and volunteers for the community garden. Another Circle leader obtained good childcare for her children so that she could increase her education and employment. One Circle leader was invited to be the Circle Leader face on the Goodwill Ally brochure. Another Circle leader successfully advocated for child to get support services. Getting Ahead grads about to be matched have made strides as follows: After waiting over 10 years is now completing her degree at BSU. One mother is building a healthy relationship with her children. Two people obtained a car. Three have a new job. Transitioning out of circles In recent months, one Captain (Circle Leader) has transitioned out of her Circle.  Three more are about to do the same.  Most have met most of their goals, finding themselves closer to financial self-sufficiency and in possession of most of the resources they were lacking when they joined this work.  One has doubled her earned income, for example. (Attendance at the weekly Thursday evening meetings will give you a chance to hear form more of these Circle Leaders about their plans for the future and their intention to stay plugged into our Circles community.)  <more>
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