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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY NONPROFIT I (QUASI AGENCY REQUEST FOR FUNDING A. Program Cover Page Agency: United Against Poverty, Inc. Telephone Contact Person: George Cooper Fax: Title: Development Director E -Mail: Address: 1400 27th St. Vero Beach, FL 32960 Website Address: Program Title: www.upirc.orci UP Education Program 772-770-0740 gcooper(3-unitedagainstpoverty.org . .... :.............. ........... . VjAV G ?�Zt I Agree - By checking the N Agree". box and entering your name below, you certify that information contained in this application accurately reflects the activities of this agency and that the expenditures or portions thereof for which County funds are being requested are not reimbursed by any other source. Name: George Cooper Title: Development Director UP aims to host 50 workshops through our Education Program in 2021. During the pandemic of 2020 UP was unable to host workshops. We know how valuable our workshops are to the community, creating pathways for lifelong learners. Our workshops are led by nonprofit partners, businesses, and community leaders on a wide variety of topics such as nutrition, financial literacy, parenting, wellness, language, and computer skills. We believe that the greatest gift you can give a child is an empowered parent. An empowered parent can change the trajectory of their own life, and in doing so, change the trajectory of their child's. The Level UP program is an element of both our Workforce Development and Education Programs designed to engage individuals with barriers to employment. Barriers include no work history, criminal background and/or mental health issues. Level UP is a two-day workshop that is provided for two half days prior to the STEP Program where participants will be provided the tools to successfully complete job searches and job interviews with the goal of full-time employment. Workshop participants will also receive information needed to be productive citizens, become community leaders, reduce the recidivism rate, or re - offend; and ultimately, lift themselves and their families out of poverty. The Additional Programs at United Against Poverty in Indian River County are also designed are designed to inspire and empower people living in poverty to lift themselves and their families to economic self- sufficiency. These include Crisis Stabilization (CSP), Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP), and the Success Training Employment Program (STEP). Crisis Stabilization Program — this core program provides those in emergency situations with resources to address their immediate need, works to identify the chronic underlying issues, and provide long-term support to address them through a case management model. Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP) — MSGP is a dignified food and household assistance program where income -qualified members can personally select the food, hygiene, and household items their family needs. Membership is free and available to households that fall at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Members contribute a small handling fee per item to help offset fuel, freight, warehouse, and overhead costs, which allow the MSGP to be self -sustainable. This meaningful exchange is part of our Hand UP model that is designed to restore dignity and teach empowerment rather than entitlement. Families may visit as often as they like, retaining up to 70% of their household food and product budget. 129