CITIES STRONG FOUNDATION

Csf's immigration services program provided temporary emergency housing to 6 families in the 4th quarter of 2024. These families were provided with temporary housing for up to 3 months. Additionally, csf supported no more a stranger (nomas), another local irc sec 501(c)(3) organization, in supporting legal immigrants in completing citizenship applications and paying citizenship application fees. Nomas also helped in obtaining passports for citizen children. During 2024, nomas provided 452 legal consultations, filed 195 cases, and provided approximately $23,000 in government filing fees.

Csf's mental health services program instituted everyday strong classes (designed by the united way) in approximately 8 mht community resource centers in september 2024 through approximately 50 volunteer facilitators. Everyday strong is designed to teach parents and other influencers of children specific skills to help youth thrive. Skills include the focus on nutrition, sleep, and physical activity; providing a "safe place" mentally and emotionally; building connections, instilling confidence, and ultimately finding a position to thrive. There were approximately 50 participants in this program. Csf also funded the school pulse program in two middle schools and two high schools in washington county.