by Vella Stroot | Jun 14, 2021 | Blog
Local resident and union laborer at the Preservation Square construction site, Della Tolliver inspires young women to pursue a career in construction. Representation Where It Matters Ms. Della Tolliver is a union laborer with EAD Construction, women and minority-owned...
by Vella Stroot | Jun 7, 2021 | Blog
How Bellarmine University and USI came together to support students during COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to abrupt closures of schools, universities, and colleges. As a result, many governments decided to...
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...
by Vella Stroot | May 17, 2021 | Baltimore
Young scholars in the Perkins Home community in Baltimore work to overcome barriers to their education with the help of the USI Baltimore staff. Showing Up With Dwayne School attendance for many can be a hurdle, but local Baltimore scholar, Dwanye, is clearing that...
