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Creating Equitable Strategies to Increase Access to Childcare for Working Families
Affordable access to childcare disproportionately affects Black families, so USI has created strategies to support: a network of early learning providers, access to technology...
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...
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...
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...
Partnering Through Crisis
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...
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New podcast: the first episode of our 5 part series focused on @UrbStratInc is out now! Mark Joseph talks with Erika Wilson and Marlene Hodges on the origins of USI. Stay tuned for the rest of the series!
We're hiring a #CreditAnalyst to help us support our #USICDFI loan fund. Are you passionate about finance & community? This position helps us leverage our networks and resources to infuse much needed capital for BIPOC businesses.
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Our partnership with @TruistNews continues to support small businesses!
"The partnership with the Truist Foundation allows [USI]'s CDFI to grow and serve more small businesses, specifically for underserved communities." - Esther Shin, USI CEO.
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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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