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Challenging Stereotypes in Construction: Della Tolliver
Local resident and union laborer at the Preservation Square construction site, Della Tolliver inspires young women to pursue a career in construction. Representation Where...
Overcoming Barriers to Educational Support for Beecher Terrace Students
How Bellarmine University and USI came together to support students during COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to abrupt closures...
Building Dreams with One Resident in Tidewater Gardens
As relocation begins in the Tidewater Gardens community, Tionna’s dreams of owning her own daycare are brought to reality with the guidance of the...
Supporting Norfolk Entrepreneurs One Micro-Grant at a Time
A unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and organizations in Norfolk springs up with the arrival of micro-grants awarded by People First Empowered by USI. People...
Impacting Education in the Perkins Homes Community
Young scholars in the Perkins Home community in Baltimore work to overcome barriers to their education with the help of the USI Baltimore staff....
Building a Brighter Future for One Harmony Oaks Student
In Harmony Oaks, 20 USI families were awarded a scholarship to participate in Camp: ASPIRE, a STEM-based program offered throughout the summer of 2020...
Helping One Norfolk Resident Find Community
A Norfolk resident, Ms. Hagans, finds the perfect neighborhood to raise her grandson, Ray. Barbara Hagans has been living in the Tidewater Gardens neighborhood...
Celebrating the Successes of Families During a Global Pandemic
Perkins Homes resident, Ms. McCain found success despite all the challenges she faced in 2020 The impact of the pandemic has been major on...
There is a Guardian Angel in Heritage Park
Angel M. is finding ways to reduce food insecurity in her Minneapolis neighborhood With the COVID-19 causing major changes to our families across the...
What is Social Equity? And why it is the foundation for all families to be stable and thriving.
Right now, families across the United States are struggling with the ability to access healthy food, pay their utility bills, continue their education, afford...
Community Spotlight
Solutions focused on reducing violence in communities are frequently influenced by implicit bias and focused on compliance and containment....
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