OCALA STAR BANNER HEADLINE: PAY UP – New Program Helps Offenders Get Jobs and Pay Off Debt. Circuit Judge Sandra Edwards-Stephens was the catalyst behind the multi agency effort to turn young offenders into hard working adults.  Christine Groves made that happen with 1.1 million dollars in federal and state grants. 

ST. PETERSBURG TIMES HEADLINE: COURTS INSIDERS UNRAVELS GRANTS, Christine Groves demystifies the application process to help agencies get the financial support they need to serve their areas.

NEWSPAPER QUOTES: “Those who have worked with Groves on applications have been happy with the outcomes.  Her low-key and knowledgeable approach is a winning formula for people of all grant writing skill levels.”
Mary Lee Cubbison, The Centers Mental Health, Ocala, FL

NEWSPAPER QUOTES: “Groves’ consultant work is “another great resource that we’re going to have in the community” said Danielle Damato, who has participated in Groves’ training and has worked with Groves through Citrus’ Shared Service Alliance.

FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: "Your presentation at our family court conference contributed to its success. This year’s participants totaled over 700. Participant evaluations on your workshop have been compiled with the following results."

Overall impression of the workshop:    4.9 - Excellent
Usefulness of the subject matter:      4.9 - Excellent
Presenter knowledge of the topic area: 5.0 – Excellent – Perfect Score
 
Thank you, Supreme Court of Florida

Client: “Christine wrote 3 grants in 10 months and all were funded, totaling over $800,000.”
Joe Monroe, Mid-Florida Homeless Coalition, Inverness, FL

" $75,000 is what I received on my first grant!  A Big Thank You Christine!."
Jennifer  Chavez, Rio Rancho School, Rio Rancho, NM“

"$20,000 – OUTSTANDING! In just a month after completing the  workshop I wrote my first grant and was awarded. The Best Workshop Ever!"
Chris Vaughn, City of Ft. Lupton, CO

"CHRISTINE IS ONE OF A KIND. I have gone to many, many, many workshops. She is the best on her methods of presentation and her approach is unique and refreshing."
Lisa Viveros, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Huntington Park, CA

PERSONAL TESTIMONIAL: “I had to ask my clients where is all the money coming from? Christine’s name kept coming up, so I contacted her to spend a couple of days with me.  She freely dispensed information to assist in saving one of my clients.”
Harris Rattray, CPA, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"I really appreciate Christine's apparent desire to see others succeed."
Carol Spardley, Indeed, Inc, Albuquerque, NM

"ARTICULATE, INFORMATIVE, REALISTIC, PRACTICAL."
Kittridge Marcy, Artesia Arts Council, Artesia, NM

"I found Christine very interesting and a wealth of knowledge.  A lot of fantastic information."
Debbie Helsel, Back to Nature Wildlife, Inc., Orlando, FL

"Thorough & knowledgeable!  Very vital and helpful.  THE BEST."
Cindi Hunnefeld, Tomoka Christina Church, Ormond Beach, FL

"EXCELLENT - GREAT DETAIL."
Joanne Siekierski, BUTUB TV, Salt Lake City, UT

"Christine is very approachable and knowledgeable."
Michelle Wiley, Squaxin Island Tribe

"Very knowledgeable of topic."
Michael Apodaca, Truth or Consequences Police Department, Truth or Consequences, NM

“Christine was extremely non-traditional in her approach which made for an enlightening, fun-filled workshop!!  The content and material supplied was state of the art.”
James Stewart, Children’s Home Society, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

"CHRISTINE IS ONE OF A KIND. I have gone to many, many, many workshops. She is the best on her methods of presentation and her approach is unique and refreshing."
Lisa Viveros, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Huntington Park, CA

"Straight Forward. Makes good sense."
Sandy Aguilar, Impact Leadership Resources, Orange Park, FL