ACCESS will offer Next Step, an employment readiness program to provide financial literacy education and support to survivors of domestic violence in Ames and surrounding communities. The project includes three…
…the need for adequate and culturally appropriate childcare in the refugee community. As a result, LSI trained 23 women from the Karen, Bhutanese, Iraqi, Burundi, and Burmese communities in First…
…self-sufficiency. On average, participants who completed the program increased their household income by 27 percent over the first six months of operations. With CMC’s focus on language, computer, and business…
…intensive training program for strong female candidates. Using a bi-partisan, issue-neutral approach, the Academy assists each candidate in developing a “blueprint” for her campaign. The focus is on communication, fundraising,…
…Each resident works closely with staff to identify barriers to stability and to set and work towards individual goals. When ready, staff assist with identifying and transitioning to safe, affordable,…
This grant will enhance iJAG’s trades and commercial construction pathway for young women in school districts across the state. Industry professionals will discuss workplace culture, wages, skills required, and available…
…with leaders from other Iowa communities with significant refugee population who are interested in setting up a similar program and host at least one visit to the LSI program to…
…management, skill-building, and group learning along with having access to community resources. Women in Supportive Housing are also gaining experience with managing a housing budget and rebuilding their credit history…
…in rural communities are even more limited, as public transportation is not available and destinations are more spread out. When women are unable to access reliable transportation, their opportunities in…
The Community Early Childhood Center (CECC) expansion project will add a 4,908 square foot addition on to the north side of the current one level facility, maintaining handicapped accessibility throughout…
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