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Congratulating 2021 Miami Graduates
Here at USI, we congratulate all our 2021 graduates from both high school and college. Celebrate with these featured USI Miami graduates. As the 2020-2021 school year ends, we celebrate our students in ALL our communities across the nation for enduring such an...
Fostering Resiliency Inside a Pandemic
With the support of USI, Ms. Gilford was able to complete her education, receive her state certification and spearhead her career change. After working for Baltimore Public Schools for a few years, Ms. Gilford found herself laid off from her job amid a global...
Celebrating the Impact USI had in Communities in 2020
It’s been six months since we’ve published our impact in our annual reports. Take a look at the measurable change USI has had on communities in 2020. Here at USI, we believe in producing a measurable change in our partner families’ lives. This change can be seen in...
Challenging Stereotypes in Construction: Della Tolliver
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...
Overcoming Barriers to Educational Support for Beecher Terrace Students
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...
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 People First Empowered by USI team. Getting Support for Relocation When the announcement of the Tidewater Gardens...
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 First Empowered by USI is offering micro-grant opportunities to companies in the Norfolk and surrounding...
Impacting Education in the Perkins Homes Community
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...
Building a Brighter Future for One Harmony Oaks Student
In Harmony Oaks, 20 USI families were awarded a scholarship to participate in Camp: ASPIRE, a STEM-based program offered throughout the summer of 2020 despite COVID-19 and other challenges. This story is one of many pathways created by scholars. During the 2020...
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