African Community Education
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A RISK WORTH TAKING (Fall 2016). Creating a nonprofit organization is a risky proposition; many close their doors in the first five years, others end up operating on a shoe-string budget.
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Indiana Youth Institute
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INSPIRING EXAMPLES OF PERSEVERANCE (Summer 2016). The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) hosted the 2016 Postsecondary Counseling Institute (PCI) in June. A session titled “Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize: Equipping First-Generation Students for Success after High School,” featured a panel of Indiana first-gen students who found pathways to success, despite the odds.
Read MoreBusiness Ownership Initiative
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KEEPING SCORE WITH BOI (Fall 2015). A multi-year Clowes Fund grant is helping Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) meet the increasing demand for Spanish language business coaching and education services through its Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurship Program.
Read MoreEnglish for New Bostonians
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A TOUCHDOWN FOR ENB (Fall 2015). Longtime grantee English for New Bostonians (ENB) addresses one of The Clowes Fund’s top priorities for immigrants, refugees and asylees: English language classes.
Read MoreThe Neighborhood Developers - CONNECT
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WORKING FOR REVITALIZATION (Fall 2014). Located in Chelsea, Massachusetts, The Neighborhood Developers - CONNECT is one of several Clowes Fund grantees implementing the Center for Working Families model.
Read MoreMary Rigg Neighborhood Center
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WORKING TOWARDS CHANGE (Fall 2014). Located in southwest Indianapolis, the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center works together with neighbors, volunteers, community partners and donors to help individuals and families of all age ranges build new skills and prepare for the future.
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