by Vella Stroot | May 1, 2023 | Blog
Using Different Strategies to Break Down Barriers When families face unbearable circumstances, decisions could cost someone years of progress. People FirstUSI leans into helping families overcome barriers they deem impossible to overcome, like trying to receive...
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 | May 31, 2021 | Blog
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 People First Empowered by USI team. Getting Support for Relocation When the announcement of the Tidewater Gardens...
by Vella Stroot | May 24, 2021 | Amplify Voices
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 First Empowered by USI is offering micro-grant opportunities to companies in the Norfolk and surrounding...