CHANGING MY STARS
Moving communities forward, one family at a time
Saving Houses, Changing Families
Changing My Stars (CMS) works with traditional families to turn tired houses into forever homes. CMS purchases fixer-upper houses, remodels those houses with the help of local volunteers, contractors, donations, and sometimes a FUTURE TENANT OR HOMEOWNER. When the house is move-in ready, the participating family has the option to rent or purchase the home from CMS at below the new market value.
FINANCIAL GOALS
Changing My Stars goal is to help financially struggling families GAIN CONTROL of their finances. Our dream is for revitalized communities where families:
*maintain the property they live in
*participate in their local government
*acquire generational wealth as defined by home ownership
CAREER OR EDUCATIONAL GOALS
It's often said "education is the key to success". Changing My Stars believes in this thought. We focus on managing finances, but we can also help family members look at their individual strengths and weaknesses. Is there a family member looking for a degree or certification, but doesn't know quite know what the next steps are? Can a job turn into a career or even a business ownership? The volunteers of Changing My Stars come from diverse life experiences, and are willing to share the lessons they have learned.
FAMILY
GOALS
Changing My Stars is available to help with setting Family Goals. Potential goals: Children or teens improving school attendance and/or performance
All family members spending time away from mobile devices.
Setting routines, from making beds, to mom or dad reading with a child, to prepping meals for the week.
Setting a budget, individual and for the family.
Family Goals and Financial Goals meet when planning for a family celebration or the purchase of new furniture.
Sometimes an unexpected event or set back will change the goal.
Every family is different; every family member is unique.
Changing My Stars believes setting budgets and other life goals is the key to success. CMS shares the acronym of S.M.A.R.T Goals
( Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely). CMS members are available to help our families set AND achieve these goals. Some goals for the family unit; some goals are for the individual family members.