URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVES INC
Programs
Program 1 [2020]
In 2020, UNI retained all our employees and successfully moved all our programs into a virtual format within 24 hours of the Stay Home Stay Safe order. We partnered with Gleaners to provide food boxes to families and provided cash assistance for basic needs and cleaning supplies to our most vulnerable neighbors. We provided COVID testing by partnering with Wayne Health. We are partners in the COVID 313 Community Coalition for Families and Youth, which implemented weekly town halls to ensure families had the most updated information regarding COVID, schools, and supports. Also, we started construction on the youth driven design of the Lawndales Youth Hub. We provided 200 young people with high quality employment opportunities. Over 80% of youth in our programs grew in their critical thinking skills, empathy and perseverance. With the support of our residents and corporate volunteers we cleaned and beautified 5.4 acres of parks and blighted land in the Springwells neighborhood. In 2020, UNI engaged with 216 volunteers to support our work. Our Board of Directors and Staff continued our work to operationalize racial equity. Southwest Rides had another successful year and facilitated 1 community bike ride.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.5MYouth Employment and Development Programs
289 youth participated in the summer employment experience. Youth earned over $363,453.89 during Summer Youth Employment. 88% of youth report feeling empowered to partipate in UNI programs long-term. Our Q-Team, UNIs youth evaluation team, released their documentary exploring impact UNI has made over the last 25 years. 100% of middle school youth increased their confidence & decision-making skills. 3 acres of land in the neighborhood was maintained and beautified by our Green Team and volunteers. We secured funding to implement our plans to increase the tree canopy in the neighborhood to help increase the air quality in the neighborhood. We provided after school and summer program to over 400 youth. All youth engaged in program activities to support their growth in literacy and numeracy.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.5M
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