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# helping people & organizations identify and use their strengths
The key to Diversity & Inclusion:
#### Focusing on strengths of all experiences
We achieve comfortable, diverse, inclusive, and productive, environments by focusing on the strengths each person brings from their unique experiences. These strategies compliment and amplify efforts to achieve a goal or mission.
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##### In addition to providing scholarships for strength based initiatives, we train facilitators in The 5 Strategies of The Virtues Project to identify and use the strengths of individuals to achieve goals.
### Scholarships and Training
We fundraise and apply for grants for scholarships for training programs like those offered at Boundless Connections.
They infuse the 5 Strategies of the Virtues Project and we train and certify all of their facilitators and staff.
We ensure everyone has access to these strength based programs regardless of their ability to pay.
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160 N Union St | Olean, NY 14760
© 2020 Strength Solutions, Inc.
# About Us
## Our culture of inclusivity: acknowledging strengths
VISION:
Creating a more compassionate community through the integration of character strength training and digital technology.
**MISSION**:
Strength Solutions, Inc., provides character strength assessments for individuals and organizations to help establish goals that can be achieved through strategic coaching, peer exchanges, skills development, workforce training, and digital technology.
### Mike Marvin
## Executive Director
## Board of Directors
**Chair:**
Jeff Capitani, Directions in Independent Living
**Vice Chair:**
Tchianna McPeak, Connecting Communities in Action
**Secretary:**
Darla (DB) Busan, Food Pantry
**Treasurer:**
Mike Hendrix, Both Branch & Hendrix, Inc.
Forrest Marvin, Google
Nicole Newman, Genuant
Chris Cooley, Evelo Agency & Coworking Consultant
##### 2020
* Chair: Jeff Capitani, Directions in Independent Living
* Vice Chair: Tchianna McPeak, Connecting Communities in Action
* Secretary: Darla (DB) Busan, Olean Food Pantry
* Treasurer: Mike Hendrix, Both Branch & Hendrix, Inc.
* Forrest Marvin, Google
* Nicole Newman, Genuant
* Chris Cooley, Evelo Agency & Coworking Consultant
scholarships awarded
Certified Facilitators
Trained in the Virtues Project
2 cities and growing
## We are expanding our capacity
2015
#### Established 501c3
Founded in Olean, NY
2020
#### Expanded
Added Rochester, NY
2025
2030
#### Moving forward
Working towards regional then country-wide capacity
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# News
## See what we are up to lately
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# Scholarships
## Approved strength based programs:
We believe everyone should be able to participate in these - regardless of their ability to pay:
### TECH Launch
This program is provided by Boundless Connections for people who are ready to expand their career goals and increase their tech skills.
### TECH Unleashed
This cornerstone program provided by Boundless Connections is for 13-17-year-olds who are interested in digital technology such as 3d printing, coding, audio/visual, AI, etc.
### Beat City Programs
We support local music programs with fundraising and scholarships.
### Mastering Growth
This introduction to The Virtues Project focuses on using 5 strategies to mainteain healthy personal and professional relationships.
### Facilitating Growth
This program is provided by Strength Solutions. Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be certified facilitators of The Virtues Project International.
TESTIMONIALS
## We focus on the best in you
Interested in a scholarship?
## Get in touch with us
Let us know which program you are interested in or any questions you have
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# Training
## Checkout our strength based courses
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The Virtues Project™ has been providing personal and professional development programs, trainings, and materials on these  of character-strength development for decades. It has been helping people and organizations worldwide to create a culture of character in homes, schools, and work environments.
The  includes 12 hours of training. Through these strategies you will learn to see and communicate the strengths in yourself and others, set clear boundaries, nurture growth, and resolve conflicts.
Upon completion of the Introduction to the Virtues Project™, participants are eligible to take the . In this 15-hour training, participants review how they can present the Five Strategies™ to others while modeling the strategies and being true to themselves.
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be certified facilitators of The Virtues Project International™ which allows them to facilitate the Intro to the Virtues workshops.
3 hour workshops
#### Organizational Programs
We have worked with new managers, public school teachers, victim services case workers, college professors, hospital administrators and many more.
Aligning Personal Strengths with Organizational Values
Great organizations attract and retain the best talent by having their employees identify their own strengths and understand how important those strengths are to success. This workshop leads individuals and groups through an exploration of personal and professional strengths and how those strengths complement their coworkers’ in aligning with the organization’s mission and values.
Creating a Culture of Appreciation
The way we use language has great influence to empower or discourage. Self-esteem is built when shaming or blaming language is replaced by concentrating on people’s strengths and our innate qualities of character. Leaders influence by example by using clear language to appreciate those around them, ask for what they need in a positive way, and clearly articulating what improvement are necessary when someone is not grounded in their strengths.
Using language to appreciate others is a great way to start a positive effect on your environment. It’s also important to honor individuals and groups by using simple practices that illumine our sense of value. A moment of silence each morning can bring a sense of peace that permeates throughout the day. Reflecting on how we bring our strengths to our day reminds us what matters to ourselves and our collective endeavors. Participation in the arts honors meaning and creativity. Celebrations make special events meaningful.
Recognizing Teachable Moments
Whether you are focused on technology or human interaction, it’s important to nurture a culture of viewing life as an opportunity for learning, recognizing our mistakes, our tests and challenges as opportunities to hone our strengths. It’s an approach to bring out the best in ourselves and each other by asking, “What can I learn from this situation?”, “What do I need to do differently next time?”, and “What’s the next best step?”
Setting Clear Boundaries
Setting clear boundaries is essential for individuals to maintain a sense of purpose and inner peace. It is also one of the most important things any group can do to stay focused on a mission and not get distracted by interpersonal conflict. Elements of setting clear boundaries include:
* Establishing clear ground rules based on individuals’ needs to build an atmosphere of order and unity. Individuals learning to recognize their own boundaries and being able to establish them with assertiveness, compassion and tact.
* Practicing restorative justice to identify what bottom-line behaviors will not be tolerated and resolve conflict by determining how amends can be made.
Companioning Ourselves and Others
Companioning is an art and skill which supports healing, encourages moral choice, and allows the safe expression of feelings. It helps in counseling, conflict resolution, and disciplinary situations. Companioning helps us to get to the heart of the matter when individuals are in grief or crisis. It involves true presence and listening, asking clarifying questions that allow individuals to empty their cup, and then to solve their own problems with the help of their virtues.
#### USE THIS FORM TO GET STARTED
We have worked with many organizations to tailor programs for specific groups. We are happy to work with you to create a program that will meet your schedule and your budget.
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### Which programs are you interested in?
The Virtues Project™
Intro to Virtues (12 Hours)
Facilitator Training (15 Hours)
3 Hour Programs
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## About The Virtues Project
The Virtues Project™ is an initiative focused on the practice of positive characteristics and qualities in everyday life. It is a global project offering strategies for personal, professional and community development which helps people live by their highest values.
During the International Year of the Family, the United Nations Secretariat and World Conference of Cities and Corporations honored The Virtues Project™ as “a model global program for families of all cultures.”
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# Donate
## Stronger with your support
## Now more than ever
by donating to Strength Solutions, you become a part of our stories of transformation. We are ambitiously working on changing the world by making sure everyone has access to the strategies and tools needed for success.
### Tax deductible donations can be made online:
**or via cash or checks made out to:**
Strength Solutions, Inc.
160 N Union St
Olean, NY 14760
##### Focus on Strengths
We value the unique experiences of each person we interact with
##### Equal Access
Everyone needs access to strength based programs
##### Expertise
We know how to develop and maintain confortable, diverse, inclusive, and productive places
##### Scholarships
We provide scholarships to programs which integrate the 5 strategies of the Virtues Project.
## Thank you current sponsors:
### Thank you previous sponsors:
* CA BOCES
* Cattaraugus County Youth
* Directions in Independent Living
* Dream it Do it
* Fox Financial
* National Grid
* Sol Epoxy
* United Way