“All aboard” is a phrase Stefani is very accustomed to. As a working mother of two, wife, student, and Board member of FAAZ, Stefani is constantly on the go! Before Opportunity Passport™, having one vehicle made it difficult for Stefani and her husband, Luis, to juggle their busy schedules between their two jobs and parenting responsibilities.
“When Luis was at work I would wait up until midnight, have to wake up our kids, and then pick him up from work.”
As a participant in the program,
Stefani had her eyes and wallet set on purchasing a vehicle.
“We knew we wanted to buy a car so we saved $3,000 and with Opportunity Passports™ asset match we put a $6,000 down payment on a 2007 Nissan Altima! Having a vehicle has helped tremendously from sharing parenting roles and being accountable at work. I use it for everything; getting to school, work, daycare, the grocery store, the list goes on!”
With help from the Opportunity Passport™ coordinator, Stefani’s family learned about responsibilities of purchasing a car and how to cut back on expenses to save.
“There is a lot to consider when buying a car such as the expenses of gas and insurance. I learned to do your research before purchasing a car. It’s a big commitment!”
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cates Arizona, I am stepping out of my comfort-zone. I hope in doing so that I may grow as an individual and contribute to society. Although nervous, there is this sense of excitement in being a Member which stems from knowing that FAAZ has made a tremendous difference in the lives of foster youth and that I will soon be apart of it moving forward!”
Andy, “I am looking forward to being part of the Young Adult Leadership Board so I can support my peers who are experiencing foster care. By being on the Board, I am hoping to gain more skills in advocating and speaking out on their behalf.”
