Pub. 7 2017 Issue 3

21 ISSUE 3. 2017 while he works toward a third certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Pima Community College. While she continues to improve her English language skills and pre - pares to get her driver’s license, Agnes is able to stay home to care for five-year-old Mohusa and the family’s newest addition, a charm - ing two-year old daughter appropriately named Magnifique. A nurse in Africa, ultimately Agnes will return to working in the healthcare industry, like her husband. “A lot of my job is data and numbers, and when you work in banking you never think you’re going to have an experience like this.” - Pamela Gorder, Western Alliance Bank Both children are delighted to have company in the house, and Mag - nifique and Pamela Gorder, Western Alliance Bank CRAAnalyst, became fast friends during the visit. Pamela is proud that her bank participates in the WISH Program not to get a good CRA grade, but because it's the right thing to do. “A lot of my job is data and num - bers, and when you work in banking you never think you’re going to have an experience like this,” Pamela says. “This is a big deal, and when I think of what we’ve done with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco over the years, it's affected a lot of families, and it’s tangible. It makes me so happy.” “I am happy. I have America, I have a house, I have my family. I feel like a person again.” - Agnes Mukandayiseng Lupita believes that her work with Primavera is all about happy endings. With their own home providing a safe haven, the family is adjusting well to their new life. They feel welcomed in their new community and grateful for the acceptance, and the help, they have received since arriving. “I am happy,” Agnes says. “I have America, I have a house, I have my family. I feel like a person again. And I'm happy all of you came to spend the day with me!” w BECAUSE OF THE LARGE DOWNPAYMENT THEY WERE ABLE TO MAKE, THE FAMILY’S MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENTS ARE MANAGEABLE ON ONE SALARY. ATHANASE WORKS FULL-TIME AS A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN AND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT WHILE HE WORKS TOWARD A THIRD CERTIFICATION AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE AT PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. in your association ’ s trade journal is a solid approach to business development . 855.747.4003 Business publications are rated the first choice for staying in touch with what’s going on in their sector by 61% of decision makers. 83% of managers would recommend to people starting a career in their sector to read the business publications. “If I didn’t read them I wouldn’t know what’s going on.” “With the information we gather from the publications, we can de- termine if we are on the right track or if we need to change direction.” 71% of decision makers believe that B2B magazines are essential reading. “I would be lost without my business publications.” ADVERTISING