What they reported doing
- #1 primary $178KNEIGHBORHOOD COLLABORATIVE PROJECT IS AN EFFORT TO COLLABORATE ACROSS NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS TO STREGTHEN THE COMMUNITY WITHIN. SERVICES INCLUDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, FOOD AND CLOTHING. OVER 100 CLIENTS SERVED.
- #2 $162KJOB READINESS SUCCESS PROGRAM ENSURES PARTICPANTS GET A JOB AND KEEP THE JOB LONG-TERM, ENABLING THEM TO BECOME THRIVING, SELF-SUFFICIENT, WORKING ADULTS. TARGET POPULATION IS UNEMPLYED, UNDEREMPLOYED, HARD TO EMPLOY, PRIMARILY AFRICAN AMERICAN AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE BUSINESSCOMMUNITY, UNIQUE WERAP AROUND SUPPORT SERVICES, STIPENDS, SOCIAL SERVIVCE REFERRALS AND CAREER/SKILLS TRAINING. SERVED 16 INDIVIDUALS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Job Readiness Success ProgramDelivers career and skills training, stipends, wraparound support services, and social service referrals to 16 unemployed or underemployed individuals, primarily African American and other disadvantaged populations.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Neighborhood Collaborative ProjectProvides rental assistance, utilities, insurance, food, and clothing to over 100 clients in need.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARMEN ALLEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $22K |
- ALLISON BARTLETT — SECRETARY
- CLAYTON WILEY — DIRECTOR
- DR ROBIN COLE — DIRECTOR
- DR TWYLA CUMMINGS — VICE CHAIR
- ESSIE CALHOUN-MCDAVID — CHAIR
- GREGORY T HINTON — DIRECTOR
- JASON HENDERBERG — DIRECTOR
- QUINCY ALLEN — TREASURER
- REV DERRILL A BLUE — ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
- RITA METRAS — DIRECTOR
- SHERI WATKINS — TREASURER
Who they work with
- BUSINESSCOMMUNITY Partner — Partners with the business community to support job placement and retention in the Job Readiness Success Program.
How they approach the work
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- Community Collaborative Model 30 orgsmethodology: community_collaborative_modelBy partnering across neighborhood centers and service providers, the organization coordinates support services to strengthen community resilience, because integrated networks improve resource access and collective capacity.shared approach: Community-Integrated Resilience →
- Job Readiness with Wraparound Supportmethodology: job_readiness_with_wraparound_supportBy combining job training with stipends, wraparound services, and business partnerships, the organization supports long-term employment for disadvantaged populations, because addressing structural and personal barriers simultaneously increases workforce retention and success.