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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...
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...
New Programs for Tidewater Gardens Residents Focus on Youth Financial Literacy and Resident History Recordings
Tidewater Gardens residents of all ages can take advantage of two new, innovative programs offered by People First, empowered by USI. Young Investors Group...
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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