Two Decades of Chandler Lore
How many Take 5 participants were in the first Take 5 cohort in 2015?
15
Correctly demonstrate how to answer the phone if it were to ring in The Chandler Center.
"Hello. You have reached The Chandler Center. This is Kirsten speaking. How may I help you today?"
This core value encourages us to ask questions, learn new things, and be open-minded at The Chandler Center.
Curiosity
Name two key services that Families in Transition (FIT) provides to individuals or families.
Emergency shelter, housing, food pantry/services, substance-use treatment, case management, mental health resources, career supportive services
How many times a day does Elizabeth have to give her cat insulin to keep him alive?
Two times per day
In what year did Breakthrough Manchester College-Bound join The Chandler Center?
2021
What are three responsibilities of office shift workers while on shift?
Acceptable answers: Greet people when they come in, answer the phone, check the task list, check Teams or your email for updates, enter your time in Workday, have a positive attitude, ask the full-time staff about their pets or children
This core value signals that we believe work & service can still be joyful and energizing.
Fun
What is the mission of Families in Transition (FIT)?
To prevent and break the cycle of homelessness
What are the names of Ruby's dog friends who live at Kirsten's house?
Toasty and Callie
What was the first name of The Chandler Center when it was started?
A. The Center for Service and Citizenship
B. The Center for Community Engaged Learning
C. The Center for Service and Leadership
A
What two things can I do if I miss a staff meeting?
Look on canva for staff meeting slides, ask another staff person, office coordinator Salma, or a full time staff member about what you missed
This core value ensures everyone feels welcome and valued at The Chandler Center.
Inclusion
Who is the Volunteer Manager and our contact for FIT?
Mary Silva
What animal is Thea and Juni's pet that is named Taylor Swift Stitch aka 'Swifty'?
Hamster
In 2005, when the Center started, how many student staff were hired?
1
By what day and time does Kirsten want student staff to enter their time in Workday each week?
Friday by 5pm
This core value provides the foundation for helping individuals (staff and students) develop their strengths, build upon their leadership experience and demonstrates belief in their ability to make positive change.
Empowerment
How many housing properties does FIT operate around southern New Hampshire?
A. 12
B. 32
C. 8
D. 22
D. 22 properties
How many times has Katie's cat, Bubba, caught a mouse in the year 2025?
7 times
In what year did the center officially become known as “The Chandler Center,” commemorated by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony?
November 30th, 2018
Name at least 4 of the worksheet tabs on the OneStop workbook.
Staff Directory, Calendar, Breakthrough Schedule, Staffing Needs, Quick Links and Account Info
This core value guides how we show care to volunteers, community partners, and the families we serve.
Compassion
On any given night, approximately how many individuals and families does FIT provide housing or shelter for?
A. 200
B. 400
C. 600
D. 800
C. Nearly 600 individuals and families.
How many pounds of potatoes does Ruby eat in a week?
18 pounds