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More information on Beyond Housing/NHS, St. Louis, MO One-page description of this SEED program Since 1974, Beyond Housing/NHS has offered programs to transform the lives of residents in the St. Louis region. It integrates rental housing, community building, and homeownership services to create a comprehensive and holistic approach to helping families and communities. The Beyond Housing/NHS SEED Initiative is part of its "I Can Save" program, a unique university-community partnership dedicated to increasing financial assets among families and improving the conditions for academic achievement among low-income children. Contact information for Beyond Housing/NHS:
Boys and Girls Club of Delaware, Wilmington, DE One-page description of this SEED program The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is part of a nationwide movement to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Established in 1931, the Clubs provide a safe place to learn, grow and have fun; character and value development experiences; and opportunities for family and community involvement. Administered though the Clarence Fraim Boys and Girls Club, the SEED Initiative focuses on middle school students. Contact information for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware:
Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, OK One-page description of this SEED program Cherokee Nation is the federally recognized government of the Cherokee people. The Cherokee Nation's mission statement is 'ga du gi,' working together as individuals, families, and communities for a quality of life for this and future generations by promoting confidence, the tribal culture, and an effective sovereign government. The Cherokee Nation offers SEED accounts to Cherokee foster children and American Indian students attending the tribally operated Sequoyah High School. Contact information for Cherokee Nation:
Foundation Communities, Austin, TX One-page description of this SEED program Foundation Communities is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable rental housing, asset-building opportunities, and educational services to families and individuals with low incomes in three Texas communities. Founded in 1931, it has developed a model of service-enriched housing that enables families with low incomes to permanently improve their educational and economic standing. Building on its services for youth, including school readiness, after school, and teen programs, Foundation Communities offers SEED accounts to bilingual elementary school students. Contact information for Foundation Communities:
Fundación Chana Goldstein y Samuel Levis, San Juan, PR One-page description of this SEED program Founded in 1998, Fundación Chana Goldstein y Samuel Levis promotes the social, economic, and cultural well being of Puerto Rico by investing in initiatives that empower the people of the island. It operates and funds model pilot programs and research to endow children with knowledge and experience necessary to contribute to their communities and prepare them for an expanded future. Fundación Chana Goldstein y Samuel Levis works with Doral Bank and Center for the New Economy to offer SEED accounts to Spanish-speaking first and second grade students. Contact information for Fundación Chana Goldstein y Samuel Levis:
Harlem Children's Zone, Inc., New York, NY One-page description of this SEED program Founded in 1970, the Harlem Children's Zone is dedicated to supporting and promoting the well-being and healthy development of children in some of New York City's most devastated neighborhoods. The emphasis of its work is not just on education, social service and recreation, but on rebuilding the very fabric of community life. The Harlem Children's Zone intentionally develops programs where other agencies are not located and poor children and families have nowhere else to turn for help. The Harlem Children's Zone administers SEED accounts to children in its Harlem Gems Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs. Contact information for Harlem Children's Zone, Inc.:
Juma Ventures, San Francisco, CA One-page description of this SEED program Since its inception in 1993, Juma Ventures has helped youth from San Francisco's lowest-income neighborhoods to gain the work experience, exposure to opportunities, and preparation they need to position themselves for advancement into post-secondary education and careeroriented employment. In addition, Juma Ventures provides youth with a solid economic foundation by Contact information for Juma Ventures:
Mile High United Way, Denver, CO One-page description of this SEED program Mile High United Way is the first United Way in America's history. Established in 1887, it has served the residents of Denver, Colorado for more than a century to unite and focus the community's resources to help people help themselves. It envisions a community working together to make life better for everyone. Mile High United Way offers SEED accounts to high-school-aged foster children through its "Opportunity Passport" program, a Jim Casey Youth Opportunity initiative. Contact information for Mile High United Way:
One-page description of this SEED program People For People, Inc. was founded in 1989 to promote community revitalization through renewed entrepreneurial energy and educational and enrichment opportunities for parents and their children. It also encourages the personal betterment of low-income residents of the North Central Philadelphia area through educational and training opportunities. The People For People Charter School and the People for People Community Development Credit Union partner to deliver SEED accounts to fifth and sixth grade students. Contact information for People For People, Inc.:
Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, Chicago, IL One-page description of this SEED program The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, a national resource, champions law and policy, promoting equal opportunity and support for low-income individuals, families, and communities so that they can escape poverty permanently. Established in 1967, the Shriver Center brings considerable policy expertise and practical experience to the SEED Initiative. It partners with the William M. and Charles H. Mayo Elementary School in Chicago to deliver SEED accounts to students in kindergarten through the fourth grade. Contact information for the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law:
Southern Good Faith Fund, Pine Bluff, AR One-page description of this SEED program The Southern Good Faith Fund is a nonprofit affiliate of the Southern Development Bancorporation. Since 1988 it has worked to increase the incomes and assets of low-income and low-skilled residents of the Delta in Arkansas and Mississippi—one of the poorest areas in the United States. The Southern Good Faith Fund partners with a range of community partners in Phillips County, Arkansas to deliver SEED accounts to pre-school students. Partners include early childhood programs, the local public school system, faith- and community-based organizations, and financial institutions. Contact information for Southern Good Faith Fund:
Oakland-Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA), Pontiac, MI One-page description of this SEED program The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency is a community action agency that has served the residents of Oakland and Livingston counties since 1964. Its mission is to enable the low income, elderly, and persons with disabilities to become self-sufficient. As the sole experimental site in the SEED Initiative, the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency plays Contact information for OLHSA:
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