Press Release For FSS Goal Setting Workshop

Florence, SC - April 8, 2026 - The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program successfully hosted a dynamic and inspiring goal setting workshop on April 8, 2026, at the Housing Authority's Residential Services One Stop Shop. The one-hour session brought together program participants eager to strengthen their personal and professional development through intentional goal setting.

The workshop featured Ms. Taronda Barnes, Operations Administrator for the Housing Authority of Florence, as the guest facilitator. Ms. Barnes led an engaging discussion on the importance of setting clear, actionable goals and provided practical strategies for turning ideas into achievable outcomes.

Drawing from her own experiences, Ms. Barnes shared how goal setting played a pivotal role in her journey to earning multiple degrees and building and operating successful businesses. Her story resonated with attendees and reinforced the value of discipline, focus, and persistence.

Participants were encouraged to actively engage throughout the session by sharing their thoughts, asking questions, and beginning to outline their own personal goals. A key takeaway from the workshop emphasized the importance of writing down goals as a foundational step in creating a clear path toward success.

The workshop also highlighted the timeless message from Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich: "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve." This principle served as a central theme, motivating attendees to envision their potential and take meaningful steps forward.

The FSS Program remains committed to providing resources and opportunities that empower participants to achieve economic independence and long-term success. Events like the goal setting workshop play a critical role in equipping individuals with the tools and confidence needed to reach their goals.