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June 19, 2024 35 mins

In episode 58 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich interviews Carol Klocek, CEO of the Center for Transforming Lives in Fort Worth, Texas, as she shares insights into the organization's mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and trauma, particularly focusing on women and children in need.

Tune in as they delve into the challenges faced by single mothers and families in crisis, and the vital role of community support in breaking the cycle of poverty.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:31] Single moms facing financial challenges.

[00:07:09] Overcoming challenging family situations.

[00:12:39] Impact of COVID on workforce.

[00:15:35] Effects of chronic stress.

[00:19:37] Gardening and unusual weather patterns.

[00:25:16] Impact of working with children.

[00:29:57] Breaking the cycle of poverty.

[00:32:49] The importance of the primary family.

QUOTES

  • "Intimate partner violence is one of the most common reasons a woman becomes homeless. So we can help them navigate that. But right now, that's only open to the people who are already involved in one of our other programs." - Carol Klocek
  • “So it really all started back with what I saw at Catholic charities and, you know, understanding poverty and I think, though, that what we've done to at Transforming Lives is really hone in on that particular vulnerability to both poverty and trauma that women, single moms with a child under the age of five have, and then building an organization that works to solve that problem in particular.” - Carol Klocek
  • “So often I think we turn a blind eye because we don't want to be involved. And. you guys, we are going to have to do something as a society. And it starts with the primary family.” - Tammera Hollerich

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Tammera Hollerich

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammeraHollerich

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammerahollerich/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thollerich/

Carol Klocek

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carol.klocek.5/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hunter-klocek-2126584/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transforminglivesfw/

WEBSITES

Everything Is Up: https://everything-is-up.simplecast.com/

Tammera Hollerich: https://tammerahollerich.com/

Center for Transforming Lives: https://transforminglives.org/

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