COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The evening began with a few moments of grounding, an exercise that encourages practitioners to close their eyes, take a few deep breaths, and become aware of their senses and the room around them.

It was an opening that encompassed the heart and soul of Pathways to Prosperity. This program provides support, resources, tools and fellowship for single moms who, over several weeks, improve, enrich and elevate themselves and their children in challenging financial situations through lessons and coursework.

During the evening gathering at the Kroc Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the most recent cohort of 14 Pathways participants deeply breathed in relief and relaxation as they had finally completed the program; several were wiser about financial tricks.

"This was a good

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