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Peer Support

Saying that “You Are Enough” Doesn’t Mean Easy (or Fair)

"You Are Enough" Doesn't Mean Easy (or Fair) Let's be honest. "You are enough" can…
Memorial Day Closure
Center Closure

CFO Closed for Memorial Day

CFO Closed for Memorial Day All Centers for Opportunity locations will be closed on Monday,…
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Northern VirginiaPeer SupportProgramsSpecial Events

This Is What It Looks Like When Investing In People Works

This Is What It Looks Like When Investing In People Works Something happens when a…
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Northern VirginiaPeer SupportSkill Building

When You Can’t See What’s Already There

When You Can't See What's Already There   Think about a time when you felt…
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EmploymentNorthern Virginia

200 Jobs. Real People. One Team Who Made It Happen.

This year, CFO's Employment Program helped more than 200 people find new jobs. Two hundred…
Jesse Crosson, He Lost Everything. Then He Found a Way Forward.
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He Lost Everything. Then He Found a Way Forward.

He Lost Everything. Then He Found a Way Forward. Sometimes the most powerful thing a…
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Recovery ConceptsWellness Tools

You Don’t Have to Earn Your Place Here

A lot of people carry a quiet belief that they need to deserve the help…
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Connection

The Difference Between an Open Door and a Real One

There's a difference between a place that says it's open and a place that actually…
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ProgramsSpecial Events

A New Door Opens: How Employment Support Can Change the Story

Losing a job you've held for a long time is more than a financial setback.…
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Community BuildingConnection

Finding Your People When You’re Starting from Scratch

Starting over is hard. Starting over without a community around you can feel almost impossible.…
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Peer SupportRecovery ConceptsWellness Tools

Pacing as a Recovery Skill

Pacing as a Recovery Skill A day built entirely out of things I am supposed…
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Peer SupportRecovery ConceptsWellness Tools

Burnout Is Not a Motivation Problem

Burnout Is Not a Motivation Problem There is a story we tell about burnout, and…