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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 17 " they act as positive role models in [kids'] lives and provide them with tools and knowledge to thrive in school..." "I grew up in poverty with young parents who didn't have a lot of money or education to fall back on," Watkins says. "Growing up was rough. The Getting Ahead program gave me a lot to think about. It's changed my perspective. I can already see a change." Her new mindset involves setting more goals for her future, and she wants to help others who are introduced to Hinesight do the same. "I can relate to the people who go through this program," says Watkins. "Everyone here has good hearts and they are trying to make a difference locally, and I want to be a part of that." Giving back is also an important aspect of Hinesight. Hines' hope is to involve the families that Hinesight assists with community service projects. Fredericksburg Mayor Katherine Greenlaw agrees. She calls Hinesight "an asset" to the city. "It's a very good program," Greenlaw says. It's one Hines and his parents would like to see continue to grow. So far, Hinesight has helped roughly 20 families. "It's been cool," Hines says. "We've helped individuals and families from all different areas of Fredericksburg, and we've helped a wide variety of young people through our youth mentoring program." Hines says Hinesight is looking for more community member mentors for the youth mentoring program. His goal is to reach 100 mentors. "There are families out there in the community who are in need, families that are just like your family and just like my family," Hines says. "We want Hinesight to be the place where we can help families transition out of poverty and thrive in the community." "It's a new piece of the program," Hines says. "We are all about community at Hinesight. We feel if you have strong families, then you have a strong community." Property Management • 8% Management Fee • Full Service Management • Evictions • Lease & Addendums • Vendor Recommendations • Accounting • Property Inspections • And More... Resales • Negotiable Rates • Online Auctions Available @ 0% • Full Service Agency Representation • 4.5%, 4.75%, 5% Listing Options • Professional Photography Included Free Home Search www.AtHomeinVA.com Free Home Search www.AtHomeinVA.com www.AtHomeinVA.com www.AtHomeinVA.com Call or Text 540-845-7247 Betty Westerlund, Broker/Owner Lease & Addendums Accounting And More... • Online Auctions Available @ 0% • Full Service Agency Representation • 4.5%, 4.75%, 5% Listing Options • Professional Photography Included westerlund.betty@gmail.com hope starts here. 540.373.3223 WWW.RAPPAHANNOCKAREACSB.ORG WORKING AT THE INTERSECTION OF HOPE AND HELP. RAPPAHANNOCK AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD