By Tracey Gholson, WMU Foundation BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WMU Foundation) – Three Christian Job Corps (CJC) sites will be able to advance their ministry efforts thanks to recent grants from the WMU Foundation. Begin Anew CJC Growing, expanding and uplifting. These words describe Begin Anew CJC in Franklin, Tennessee. With the help of a site grant from the WMU Foundation, Begin Anew will support the salaries of a program manager and childcare coordinator who are essential for the continued success of the ministry. Begin Anew CJC offers free high school equivalency classes, English language learning, and computer and job skills classes. Without free childcare offered at the site, many students would not be able to attend classes. Recently, the program manager added a second weekday morning class so students would have greater opportunities for mentorship, instruction and language practice. “At the heart of the Franklin Campus is a thriving weekly community group that gathers for an hour before classes to foster deep connections between students and the dedicated volunteers who lead them,” said Pam Bryant, executive director of Begin Anew of Middle Tennessee. “This time of fellowship is more than just a meeting – it is a … [Read more...]