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Exhibit A CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2021-22 GRANT APPLICATION Agency Name: OCP Community Outreach, Inc. Address: 472635 th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, US Executive Director: Constance Peterson Email: OC P2021 @comcast.net Phone: (772) 538-5808 Program Director: Constance Peterson Email: conniep@comcast.net Phone: (772) 538-5808 Program(s) Name: Purpose Driven Youth Focus Area(s): Quality Academic Remediation and Enrichment PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Purpose Driven Youth (PDY) is a college -career readiness program designed to increase the number of post -secondary enrollment and work certified rates of low-income, underserved students, some whom are first -generation college students. We provide comprehensive support services to our participants who have been chosen through an admissions process. These services include academic enrichment, life -skill instruction, familiarization with college, financial literacy instruction, mentoring, community involvement, and engagement with the family for students grades 9-12. This program is an adaptation of Achievers in Action that has been around in the school district since 1985 which started at Vero Beach High School. Purpose Driven Youth (PDY) staff will offer a summer bridge program that focuses on creating high-quality educational resumes, volunteer opportunities and college -career research. This includes a work readiness training module of key business -focus areas to prepare students for their work ready certification. During the school year, the program will offer whole group workshops, individualized meetings, phone/zoom calls and home visits to meet the needs of the participants' families. Summer hours are Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 4-7pm for group workshops/meetings, one group volunteer activity per month however students are encouraged to volunteer weekly, an optional bi- monthly Sunday evening session will be offered from 5-7pm. During the academic year, hours are flexible based on student's schedules and needs. Workshops/Tutoring sessions will be held at our office location or by Zoom if necessary. The projected number of unduplicated children to be served is twenty-five (25).