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One Baltimore Student’s Call to Leadership in the Face of Adversity
Dayonda, a local Baltimore Carver High School senior, uses the redevelopment of her neighborhood—Perkins Homes—as an opportunity to build something better for herself and...
Creating Equitable Outcomes for Baltimore Families One Resident at a Time
Using the Results Count Framework, our Family Support Specialists can look at the whole picture surrounding individual families’ to support them on their journey...
Family Support is More Than Case Management: It’s About Trust
Despite one resident’s skepticism, a USI Baltimore’s Family Support Specialist, Zanika Hutchings, was able to create the relationship and trust needed to guide that...
How One Baltimore Resident Climbed Out of The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Devastating Impact
When the world seemed to be crumbling down, the USI Baltimore team was able to help this one resident find their way to stable...
Fostering Resiliency Inside a Pandemic
With the support of USI, Ms. Gilford was able to complete her education, receive her state certification and spearhead her career change. After working...
Celebrating the Impact USI had in Communities in 2020
It’s been six months since we’ve published our impact in our annual reports. Take a look at the measurable change USI has had on...
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....
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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