"Once you begin thinking about it, there are numerous opportunities to make Personal Safety Nets work within your own life and the lives of the people you love." James J. Marshall-Ward, Executive Director, Rosehedge/Multifaith Works.

"Funny how situations that seem initially as overwhelming can be less so, with the love and support of friends, and by taking action." B. J. Bullert

"Your presence, respect, clarity helped build community on the spot." NEST (North East Seattle Together) seminar attendee.

"I’ll always be grateful for reading “Personal Safety Nets” and the help and guidance it provided when my father was ill." Rachael Weakland

"It's helpful to learn to be intentional about things we take for granted - that's the real value of this training." Camp Fire USA seminar attendee.

"A Plan Beats a Panic Every Time." Jane Bryant Quinn

"Thank you for writing your book Personal Safety Nets. I'm sure that I will read it a number of times over the next several years and draw new lessons from it each time." Jeff Greene

"I wish everyone had this training!" Navos seminar attendee

"My plans are to utilize some of this poetic wisdom and work with Judy Pigott and her great methodology in handling personal crisis." Ralph Johnson

"Every congregation should address this." Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry seminar attendee

Teaching you the skills to pull people, plans and paper together to handle life's challenges and changes

Does Age Affect Attitudes on Hope?

Our Canadian friends in Alberta have been doing their research and provide some telling answers to the question, how do people of different ages view hope?

Download - Does Age Affect Attitudes on Hope.pdf

"The fact is, whether we are talking about tax policy, public programs, or personal safety nets, we are part of a larger community. As such, our prosperity, health, and well-being are all deeply intertwined. Recognizing that interconnection is a key first step in making progress on either front, whether reviving fair tax policies, or revitalizing personal safety nets and the social fabric that hold our communities together."

Brian Miller, Executive Director, United for a Fair Economy