by Vella Stroot | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog
For many mothers across the nation, the balance of childcare and employment often means sacrificing their careers for their children’s safety and education. And in 2020, mothers were three times more likely than fathers to cite childcare as a reason for not...
by Vella Stroot | Jul 28, 2021 | Baltimore
When the world seemed to be crumbling down, the USI Baltimore team was able to help this one resident find their way to stable and thriving. The world for Americans at large has been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. And not for the better. The...
by Vella Stroot | Jul 6, 2021 | Baltimore
With the support of USI, Ms. Gilford was able to complete her education, receive her state certification and spearhead her career change. After working for Baltimore Public Schools for a few years, Ms. Gilford found herself laid off from her job amid a global...
by Vella Stroot | May 3, 2021 | Blog
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 despite COVID-19 and other challenges. This story is one of many pathways created by scholars. During the 2020...
by Vella Stroot | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog
Understand how USI is continuing to serve families throughout the COVID-19 crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, USI launched our COVID-19 Action Plan to ensure that residents in our communities would continue to receive the support they need to be stable and...