Education/Youth Initiatives
The
Urban League strives to promote academic achievement for youth served through
the development of educational programs, the creation of an education resource
center, and promoting parental involvement in education.
Urban Village: A Community Based
Mentoring Program - Urban Village is a mentoring program for youth ages 10 to 17. Healthy
relationships are established between caring adults and youth through group and
one-to-one social, recreational, cultural, and educational activities.
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Nulites: Nulites stands for National Urban League Incentives to Excel & Succeed. This is
a nationwide youth initiative available for any student age 11-17 and is
designed to reflect the positive aspects of youth white providing opportunities
for personal and leadership development.
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The
Summer Youth Apprenticeship Program provides an opportunity for youth between
the ages of 11 and 15 to receive education in employment skills through job site
assignments, career training and "career camp" activities.
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The
Cultural Diversity Club, sponsored by the League in partnership with Penn State
Shenango, fosters an awareness and appreciation of different cultures;
minimizing isolation and polarization of students in school and groups and
individuals in the community.
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Employment
The
Urban League's goal is to promote economic self-sufficiency for its constituents
through employment counseling. This service, which is highlighted by a Job
Skills Bank, consists of a detailed intake and assessment process, resume
preparation, and job referral assistance for the unemployed and underemployed.
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Health
The
Shenango Valley Urban League's Health and Welfare Department provides quality
service for women, infants, and children applying or enrolled in the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) and continues to provide comprehensive
Sickle Cell Services, counseling, education, and follow-up services to clients
enrolled in these programs. The Health Department collaborates with other
agencies to provide community outreach, as it relates to health issues.
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Housing
The
Shenango Valley Urban League is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to provide comprehensive housing counseling in Western
Pennsylvania. Funded by HUD, City of Sharon, City of Farrell, eligible clients
receive services at no cost. The League is certified by the Pennsylvania Housing
Finance Agency under the state's mortgage assistance program.
The
Emergency Shelter program provides one month's rent or mortgage payment to
individuals facing eviction or foreclosure due to non-payment. This program is
funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Emergency Food
and Shelter National Board Program. There is no fee involved. The department
also provides Housing Discrimination Services through the Shenango Valley
Community Housing Resource Board (CHRB). The purpose is to implement and monitor
fair housing activities in the City of Sharon.
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Human Relations
The
League provides Human Relation Services through a contractual agreement with the
cities of Farrell, Sharon and Hermitage. Services include the investigation of
discrimination complaints, educational workshops, crisis intervention, and
assisting local Human Relations Commissions.
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Volunteers
Volunteers
play a major role interpreting programs and engaging in cultural, civic, and
social activities. Volunteers assist with the Annual African American Heroes
Essay Contest with area elementary students participating.
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Transportation
The
"Transportation to Work for Independence" program is geared toward providing
transportation assistance to lower income working families. The program provides
cash assistance toward car repair or purchase for qualified Mercer County
families with dependent children in order that they will have reliable
transportation to get to work thus enabling them to maintain employment. Funding
for the program is provided by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation under the administrative oversight of the Mercer County Community
Transit.
Eligible
individuals may receive up to $950, with a $50 co-pay to purchase a car or a
maximum of $450 with a $50 co-pay for car repair.
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