Renewal by Design

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“I am grateful for the help that I have received at the center and I’m now teaching what I’m learning in class to my family. I developed better spending habits, reduced my debt, rebuilt my credit, and was able to take care of my family’s necessities because of the resource center.” Denise Benton, Client, Woodlawn Resource Center
Community Engagement While POAH’s investments may have been Woodlawn’s catalyst, partnerships with others have created the change which, in turn, is creating greater partnerships and the building of an ever-closer-knit community. From block clubs to the creation of arts groups, the civic life of Woodlawn is stronger than ever. Violent crime in this neighborhood is down 40% in the last eight years through the work of the local police district, the Woodlawn Public Safety Alliance and others. POAH collaborated with the Woodlawn Public Safety Alliance and hired local residents to create “Safe Passage” corridors for Woodlawn children attending school. In partnership with a local arts group and the Chicago Community Trust, POAH hosted “Sol Fest,” an arts-themed family festival designed to encourage neighbor-to-neighbor connections through an afternoon of live performances. POAH has constructed a new 15,000 square foot community center at the heart of the Woodlawn Park development. The Woodlawn Resource Center offers social service support to Woodlawn Park residents and employment/workforce development opportunities to the entire community. In 2015, approximately 115 residents secured employment through the Woodlawn Resource Center. The Woodlawn Children’s Promise Community, in conjunction with Urban Education Institute, has designed a comprehensive educational initiative to improve access and outcomes from early childhood through college, for all Woodlawn children.
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