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Branches partners with families to build educational and financial assets, community and hope.<\/span><\/h5>\n

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All children thrive and families achieve <\/span>financial wellness.<\/span><\/h5>\n

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BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES<\/span><\/h1>\n

SINCE 1973.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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OUR HISTORY<\/h4>\n

Branches was established in 1973<\/strong><\/span> as the urban and social justice agency of what is now the South East District of the United Methodist Church. Up until 1999<\/strong><\/span>, Branches focused on grassroots organizing, advocacy and working with community members who were disadvantaged and\/or experiencing social injustice.<\/p>\n

During this period, Branches focused resources in the areas of social crisis, immigration, housing, hospice care and hurricane relief, among others. Since 2000<\/strong><\/span>, Branches has embarked on developing and implementing programs that address the root causes of poverty and address immediate and critical needs.<\/p>\n

Today, Branches\u2019 menu of services provides a continuum of support to community members to empower them to pursue life changing opportunities. To learn more about our story, please visit our 50th Anniversary page.<\/p>\n

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EXPLORE 50 YEARS OF BRANCHES.<\/h5>\n

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OUR STORIES<\/span><\/h4>\n

WATCH THE INCREDIBLE LIFE CHANGING STORY OF A BRANCHES GRADUATE<\/span><\/h3>\n

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