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To Achieve Greater SuccessConnecting Individuals . . .

COMMUNITY REPORT 2017

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Evelyn Davis was a woman with the common touch. She unmistakably was Des Moines’ queen mother devoted to nurturing children and strengthening families in Des Moines and Central Iowa.

In the 1960s when an increasing number of women began working outside their homes, Evelyn looked around her neighborhood and saw less-privileged families struggling to work and find suitable daycare for their children. She wanted them to have the same work and daycare options as middle-class families, and quickly worked to open her own daycare center, called Tiny Tots, in the heart of the city, in order to meet this demand.

It was Iowa’s first day-care center for at-risk children that set the stage for her work as an early childhood educator and champion leader for the poor. She developed the state’s first daycare certification program with Iowa State University and opened a free medical clinic located at the House of Mercy.

For more than 30 years, she faithfully nurtured the needs of her whole family while caring for children whose parents were working to support their families. From 1966 to 1989, Evelyn directed the child-care center that was seen as a lighthouse of hope for many in the community, while setting the standard for daycare services in Iowa. She also connected with city and political leaders to make a difference across the city. Through her community leadership and advocacy for families, she worked tirelessly to see that the less-privileged received needed family-support services so they could access jobs and education.

For the last five years, EKD Center has strived to honor Evelyn’s legacy, vision and inspiration by fostering educational programs, job training and the prospects for a brighter future.

The values of hard work and perseverance that Evelyn taught on the streets of Des Moines and in the classrooms of the Tiny Tots center, planted the seeds of hope for many within the community, then and now.

“A Hug Is Not Enough” —Evelyn K. Davis

MISSION STATEMENTEKD Center uses on integrated support service network to help individuals and families achieve

success. This is done through education, targeting skills training, real work experience and connection to employment opportunities, helping individuals achieve their career goals.

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Over the past five years, we have been on a mission to become a beacon of light to the community. We have strived to bring hope back to a community that for so long have felt there was no real future for them. I am excited to say we have definitely made strides over the past five years to be the change agent that the communities we serve in Central Iowa have needed. We have shown we are all better together

This integrated service delivery strategy has proven that through the bundling of our three core services:

l Connecting individuals to Income and Work Supports

l Connecting individuals to Financial Education and Asset Building

l Connecting individuals to Education and Workforce Training

It is a solution in breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty not only in this community but also throughout the nation. This strategy is helping to provide a holistic approach to changing individuals’ and families’ lives on a daily basis.

We have been able to serve more than 18,000 individuals and take the fight to poverty. Through our partnerships, we have been able to generate more than $40 million of wages earned back into the communities we serve. We have helped nearly 3,000 improve their financial knowledge and lay the foundation to build assets for their families in the present and future. We connected in excess of 3,000 individuals to the training opportunities they needed to improve their overall quality of life and earn a livable wage. We have served people living in more than 13 different ZIP codes in Central Iowa.

We have proven that when public, private, nonprofit, faith-based and community work together through collaborative efforts and not worry about who gets the credit, we can create and deliver real impact and the opportunities that the disenfranchised, underemployed and unemployed need in order to have a better quality of life and earn a livable wage.

We would like to thank all of our staff, community-based partners, community leaders and corporate leaders working with us along this journey and showing what the power of people working together can produce in changing people’s lives. We are proud to have served you the past five years and look forward to what we can do in the next five years for the communities we serve, not only in Central Iowa but also throughout the state of Iowa.

Please enjoy our special Fifth-Year Anniversary report and the successes we have had over the past five years of service to the people we serve in Central Iowa.

Sincerely Yours,

Marvin DeJear Director, Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families

PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR

With the charitable act of Mr. B Clothing, the EKD Center Men on the Move clothing closet has been able to provide much-needed services to our clients. The generous donations to the closet enabled the Center to immediately reach those in need within the community. Because of this invaluable partnership, we are able to help those individuals wanting to change their lives for the better, and receive a helping hand to do so.

The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families (EKD) has proven to be a place where dreams become realities for Central Iowans of all ages and backgrounds. When you walk in, you will feel welcome. The staff greets you with open arms and they listen. The EKD staff will also guide you toward resources to help you become career-ready and a prospective employee who businesses are eager to hire.

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) has been helping Central Iowans become career-ready for more than a half-century. However, it’s more than simply finding a job. The DMACC and EKD experience is about how education helps to build confidence, pride, motivation and persistence.

Second chances are born at the Evelyn K. Davis Center and with the help of DMACC and other community and agency partners, hardworking students will achieve their dreams.

Rob Denson President, Des Moines Area Community College

MEN ON THE MOVE | CAREER CLOTHING CLOSETMen on the Move is a program designed to assist men in the community who wish to establish fundamental skills for self-sufficiency. This venture has proven to answer a great need within the community. Whether men are preparing for an interview, or have already landed a job, the program provides various services to help prepare those individuals achieve to their career goals.

Services primarily include providing candidates with appropriate apparel to wear to an interview. This might include a couple of suits accompanied by some ties and a few dress shirts to get them through that first paycheck.

What is a new suit without a fresh haircut? Men on the Move has collaborated with barber shops as well as retail stores around the community to add additional supports for those in need. However, the program’s purpose isn’t to solely fresh fades and clothing men, but to offer a sense of support and empowerment in that person’s journey toward success.

“We want these individuals to experience that someone is interested in their achievement and goals,” said Dwight Jackson, Community and Business Relations Specialist. “A man-to-man discussion that it

doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what’s most important is where you’re trying to go.”

Since May 1, 2015, Men on the Move has provided 704 men in the community with this unique opportunity and experience.

“New Examples Happen Every Day.”

—Rob Denson

“Men on the Move is an excellent program; it was encouraging and a blessing. Not a lot of

places have programs like this that truly help people to move forward. I encourage others to

get involved.”—Richard Fisher

“We started receiving more and more donations from our customers, usually when they changed sizes or when families lost a loved one. I was in the process of looking for a relationship and partnership within the community to move these donations along when I was introduced to Men on the Move. It was perfect for what our mission is: to help families and individuals in need. Since then we’ve been getting more customers to donate for this purpose…it

is really rewarding to see people have nice things that they otherwise might not be able to afford.”

~Tim Sitzmann, President of Mr. B Clothing

9,460 ACTIVE Participants

20,000{More Than}

THROUGH THE EKD CENTER DOORS PEOPLE COMING

{More Than}

13 ZIP CODES SERVED

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EVELYN K. DAVIS CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES COLLABORATING PARTNERS

The Center partners with multiple community organizations to assist people in gaining employment. Community organizations include:

l 5th Judicial District

l Bank On

l Bridgestone

l Broadlawns Medical Center

l Capax Infiniti Housing Inc.

l Central Iowa Center for Independent Living

l Central Iowa Works

l Children and Families First, Inc.

l Children and Families of Iowa

l Chrysalis

l City of Des Moines

l Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Leadership Circle

l Community Partners

l Creative Visions

l Des Moines Public Schools

l Department of Corrections

l The Director’s Council

l DMACC

l Drake University—Community Engagement and Service Learning

l Drake University Literacy Center

l Dress for Success

l Easter Seals of Iowa

l Elpis Christian Fellowship

l Evelyn K. Davis Advisory Committee

l Evelyn K. Davis Community Committee

l Evelyn K. Davis Planning Committee

l Evelyn K. Davis Public Relations Committee

l Evelyn K. Davis Summer Youth Experience Committee

l Financial Capability Network

l Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

l Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa

l Grand View University

l Greater Des Moines Partnership

l Habitat for Humanity

l Iowa Center for Economic Success

l Iowa Department of Human Services, Child Support

l Iowa Department of Natural Resources

l Iowa Legal Aid

l Iowa State University Extension

l Iowa Workforce Development

l John R. Grubb YMCA

l Kelly Services

l Men’s Wearhouse

l Minority Youth & Family Initiatives

l Mr. B Clothing

l Neighborhood Finance Corporation

l Optimae LIfeServices

l Polk County Decategorization

l Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

l Prelude

l Primary Heath Care

l Principal Charity Classic

l Principal Financial Group

l Project Iowa

l Proteus, Inc.

l Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM)

l St. Vincent de Paul Society

l United Health Care

l United Parcel Service

l United Way of Central Iowa—Building New Careers

l United Way of Central Iowa

l Urban Dreams

l Wells Fargo

l YMCA of Greater Des Moines

l Young Women’s Resource Center

2,180people placed into a job

training programs

48,728educational

credits earned

2,381individuals who

have improved their financial education

4,614hours volunteered

at the center

10,283people referred to our community

partners

1,763total job placement

44,169total bundled

services to current participants

70,936meals packaged for “meals from the

heartland”3,856

people earned a workforce credential

$41,062,914DOLLARS GENERATED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR

PLACEMENT EFFORTS

“Every organization that wants to remain competitive in hiring the best and brightest should consider participating in the Evelyn K. Davis summer youth jobs program. There are thousands of youth who

are looking to work over the summer and The Evelyn K Davis center is doing a great job of partnering businesses and young people to learn and grow together.”

—Jackie Norris, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa. “

DATA ILLUSTRATING SERVICES PROVIDED AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS.

THROUGH INTEGRATING NEW SOFTWARE WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TAKE A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE DATA GENERATED ON A DAILY BASIS.

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FCN | FINANCIAL CAPABILITY NETWORKThe FCN is a staple within the EKD Center, serving as the banner financial literacy provider among all EKD programs. A point-of-service database prompts clients to answer a series of questions to aid EKD staff in determining the client’s need. Upon intake, all EKD clients are assessed for their financial stability, barriers to self-sufficiency, and financial goals—most are recommended to FCN services, such as financial education and/or one-on-one coaching alongside a cadre of other services within the Center.

FINANCIAL CAPITAL | ENCOURAGING FINANCIAL EDUCATIONWhen people transition from unemployed to employed, suddenly they have paychecks coming in. For many, that happy event also poses some challenges such as where to cash or deposit the check, or how to be financially prudent with their new income. The EKD Center helps to overcome these challenges with FREE financial-education services and classes.

MO

NEY COACHING

SET GOALSCREATE

A SPENDING PLAN

DEBT ASSISTANCE

ANSWERS TO FINANCIAL QUESTIONS

Financial Capability Network (FCN) of

United Way

BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPITAL REQUIRED TO SUSTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENCY

THE FCN’S FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOTCAMP, OFFERED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EMPOWERS AND ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO BECOME FINANCIALLY SECURE.

CREDIT COUNSELING

CONSUMER PROTECTIONS

ASSISTANCE ON OPENING A

BANK ACCOUNT

FINA

NCIAL FITNESS

BECOME FINANCIALLY

SECURE

BASICS OF MONEY

MANAGEMENT

FUNDAMENTAL FINANCIAL PLANNING

BUDGETING

BOOTCAMP

CONNECTIONSEvery person has potential, and the possibilities to achieve their full potential are endless. EKD Center (EKD) is working every day to help individuals improve their lives, realize their potential and reach their dreams. We are doing this by delivering educational opportunities, on-the-job training, connecting individuals with employers, and providing services that help clients improve the way they manage their daily lives. Our three focus areas include:

CONNECTIONS

FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ASSET BUILDING

Encouraging Financial Capital through Empowerment

We work closely with community organizations to deliver services

beyond the scope of our programs. Each individual receives one-on-one

coaching with the goal to achieve self-sufficiency and sustainability

through capital gain.

Education Opens Employment Opportunities

At the Center, we’re providing educational opportunities and easy

access to employers and diverse programs that help individuals energize their career and job

prospects.

Substance Abuse Referrals

Healthcare and Social Services

Housing and Transportation

Reentry Program

Refugee Services and Immigration Issues

Men on the Move

Partnering for Success

Public Benefits Screening

Dress for Success

Public Benefits Screening

Financial Fitness BootCamp

Financial Capability Network

Reentry Program

Income Tax Preparation

Master’s Business BootCamp

Nonprofit BootCamp

Credit Counseling

Car & Home Buying Assistance

Debt Recovery

I Didn’t Know That Series

Multiple Services Means Hundreds of Helping Hands

Based on the desires of individual’s needs; we connect them to the

resources and services needed to stabilize the day-to-day journey

towards success.

Placement Assistance

YouthBuild

Youth Employment

Reentry Program

S.A.A.F (Strong African-American Families) Program

P.R.E.P (Professional Readiness and Employment Program)

Youth Opportunity Fair

Application Days

Digital Literacy Classes

Tutor Heroes

WTA (Workforce Training Academy)

Adult Basic Education

DMACC

EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES

INCOME AND WORK SUPPORTS

Initial Personal Assessment

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REENTRY PROGRAM | REFILLING THE GAS TANK TO LIFE’S JOURNEYWhen an inmate leaves prison, they are faced with two choices. There is a choice to go back to their old lifestyle or start a new, productive life. Due to the increasingly large number of individuals being released from the correctional facilities, the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working families has recognized that there is a lack of resources and support systems for such individuals. Finding employment and suitable housing are some of the main barriers presented, while others might struggle with obtaining a valid driver’s license due to remaining court debt.

The Evelyn K. Davis Center has developed a guided plan to help these individuals gain the knowledge of resources available in the community, connect with local community-based organizations, and help themselves reintegrate into today’s society. The Reentry Program assists individuals with achieving greater success.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE SPURS | CHANGE FOR TOMMY WILLIAMSTommy Williams came to the EKD Center from prison. Williams became part of the REACH grant program, which provides employment services, financial education and parenting guidance to noncustodial parents. With the assistance of the EKD Center, Tommy was able to build his resume and find job leads. Williams got a job at a local warehouse, and even received a pair of steel-toe boots—the final barrier to his employment.

“Everything started to fall into place, The Center really blessed me and

helped me out.”—Tommy Williams

IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY | NARROWING THE DIVIDEWith the advancement of modern-day technology, having digital-literacy skills is key for achieving greater success. Computers have become the new norm for reading and writing, in schools, at home and within the workplace.

Just as the development of new and better technology continues to evolve, the digital divide is becoming wider and more complex. There is a greater concern for equality of access within and between communities.

This is especially prevalent in urban areas, and neighborhoods that consist of low-income families. The EKD Center provides FREE Digital Literacy Workshops every Monday and Thursday to the community.

The workshops are broken down into two separate courses, depending on skill level and/or need, and are held on separate days of the week. Since October 2016, the Center has helped 1,176 members of the community advance with their digital literacy skills.

OLD LIFESTYLENEW LIFESTYLE(guided plan of resources available)

SHELTER

TRANSPORTATION

FOOD/CLOTHING

SECURE LIVELIHOOD

ASSETS

TRAINING

WORK CLOTHES

RESUME

EMPLOYMENT

“[The Digital Literacy] class was very

informative and easy to understand, I actually

continued another round, just to make sure what I learned sunk in my brain.”

—Shelly

WORKFORCE TRAINING ACADEMYThe Workforce Training Academy (WTA)empowers our students by offering career education and coaching in a supportive environment that focuses on taking the next career steps. We offer a variety of certificate classes and resources to help individuals prepare for occupations that have been identified as high-growth, high-demand in our region.

Most noncredit certificate programs are not eligible for federal financial aid. WTA tuition assistance program bridges the funding gap for students pursuing short-term training.

APPLICATION DAYS | HIRING EVENTIn efforts to connect community members in need of employment with career opportunities, the EKD Center hosts a special hiring event every fourth Wednesday of each month. Application Days opens the door for job seekers to connect with potential employers, such as Pepsi, DMPS, Hy-Vee, Alorica, UPS, Wesley Acres, Pepsi, MarketLink and many more. These organizations have agreed to come onsite once a month to hold mock and open interviews, assist with the online application process, and answer any questions.

Staff from Men on the Move are also onsite to provide those in need with business attire for their job interview or new employment.

“I was a bit nervous the first time coming to the Evelyn K. Davis Center, but I was quickly put at ease by the people in the Center. It doesn’t matter what background you have, what color or race you are, they accept

you and lead you on the right track.”—Dadi Subedi, participant of the WTA program. “

CE

RTIFICATES

Noncredit

HOSPITALITYSKILLED TRADES

MANUFACTURING HEALTHCARETRANSPORTATION/

LOGISTICSBUSINESS

Most recently, The EKD Center has partnered with Iowa Legal Aid in attempts to further close opportunity gaps by holding legal clinics, quarterly, at The Center. These clinics strive to alleviate barriers, such as housing and employment, due to a past or existing criminal record. Iowa Legal Aid prescreens individuals interested before the event to see if they are qualified candidates. Once they are approved, they are instructed to attend the legal clinic where they meet one-on-one with a legal representative who will be then assigned to their case.

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SUCC

ESSFUL YOUTHSTHE FUTURE OF TOMORROW

EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT ASSET BULDING

4OVER THE LAST

2,000{more than}

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ASSISTED WITH

YE

AR

S

EMPLOYMENT HIGHER EDUCATION VOLUNTEERISM

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SUMMER YOUTH EXPERIENCE PROGRAMSummer Youth Experience Program (SYEP) has been giving the youth a head start when it comes to preparing for the workforce. The 10-week program provides under-served youths, from ages 14 to 21, with summer employment experiences, volunteer opportunities, and educational experiences to build their skills for the workforce.

Prior to being placed with participating employers throughout the community, students complete a rigorous two-week training period that includes resume building, career planning, proper communication skills, dress code, ethics, mock interviews, financial literacy, bullying and entrepreneurship.

Once a week, the youth participate in various events and training activities, such as visiting the DMACC Ankeny Campus, where they sit in classes that present the different programs offered there (i.e., respiratory therapy, criminal justice, medical assistant and more). In addition, the youth visited Meals from the Heartland where together they managed to package 17,000 meals, just this last year, to help fight against hunger.

Other activities which took place include taking a tour at Iowa State and Drake Universities, and attending the overnight leadership retreat at Springbrook Conservation Education Center in Guthrie Center, where the youth had the opportunity to learn important outdoor skills, such as archery, kayaking, GPS and building fires.

HOMEWORK | TUTORS AT EKDTutoring sessions are now being held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 5:00pm–7:00pm. Homework coaches from Drake University, Mercy College, Grand View University, and DMACC have agreed to be onsite to mentor middle school to high-school students in all school subjects. Sessions also include ACT preparations, college preparation, study skills and much more. 2013

SINCE

250{more than}

YOUTH FROM

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO BUILD SKILLS

14–21PARTICIPATED IN THE 10-WEEK PROGRAM

1,150{Since June 2013, more than}

YOUTH APPLIED FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM

RECEIVED ACCEPTANCE LETTERS

290

WERE PLACED AND GRADUATED THE PROGRAM

250

YOUTH | OPPORTUNITY FAIREvery year, various employers, colleges, universities and nonprofit organization, throughout the Greater Des Moines area, gather to meet students face-to-face to discuss the importance and possibilities of these opportunities.

YO

UN

G

AD

ULT

S

135{since 2013}

7-MONTH TRAINING PROGRAM

INSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING

LEADERSHIP

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

CHILD SUPPORT

WORK-CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

JOB CERTIFICATION

HiSET

HIGH SCHOOL GED

YOUTHBUILDYouthBuild trainees participate in a weekly routine of three days of academic instruction and two days on-site construction training at Habitat for Humanity worksites. Through our growing number of partnerships, YouthBuild trainees have benefited from various educational training, community service, and social service opportunities to assist with a successful future.

“We are very proud to be a part of the Summer Youth

Experience Program,”—Joel O’Dell, Hunger

Fight Manager at Meals from the Heartland.

“The Summer Youth Experience Program was a great program for youth to start off with before

getting a real job because this program taught us how to behave, dress proper, and communicate in a workplace. This program also helped me develop my interviewing, time management, and communication skills. With these skills, I found a good job that I am

currently working.”—Soe Meh, graduate of the program. “

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BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES NONPROFIT BOOTCAMPIn May of 2016, the EKD Center rolled out a program for those interested in starting their own nonprofit organization. The nonprofit Bootcamp consists of a 4-week series of workshops that intends to prepare and inform attendees how to effectively lead an organization, engage stakeholders, raise funds and manage staff. Participants learn to invest in the growth of their organization and hear from experts on topics ranging from fundraising and board management to strategic planning and resource utilization.

The 4-week Bootcamp also connects current organizations with other nonprofits across the city for support and collaborative solutions to the normal challenges every organization faces.

A FIRST FOR EVERYTHING | DES MARDIThe uplifting sound of Trumpets and Trombones echoed off the marbled walls of the World Food Prize Center, as the smell of New Orleans’ style Cajun food filled the air. An aerial dancer greeted guests, while two stilt walkers and a strolling magician interacted with the crowd. The Barnstormers Cheerleaders handed out beads and masks, and couples danced the night away. It was a night to remember for all.

The first annual fundraiser, which supports the Summer Youth Experience Program at the EKD Center, was successful in raising over $80,000. All of the proceeds go toward funding the Summer Youth Experience Program, which will allow the program to send more acceptance letters out instead of having to turn away eager applicants. Thus, providing today’s youth with a better tomorrow.

The program is not only designed to keep youth busy during a long summer break, keeping them engaged in positive interactions and activities, but it also provides them with lifelong opportunities and skills good for any resume. Youth learn to take ownership and responsibility, conduct themselves in a professional manner, and manage their finances. They also get the chance to take tours at different colleges and universities, as well as do career exploration.

“It really felt like I was strolling down Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. I didn’t even feel like I was in Des Moines anymore.”

—Rochelle Long, guest from Des Mardi

A GROWING BUSINESS, A GROWING ECONOMY MASTER’S BUSINESS BOOTCAMPThere are still resources available to help small businesses grow, such as small-dollar loans and loan packages through the state or other organizations, but only on a monetary value.

In order to help business owners to reach a level of sustainability and longevity within their business, they must fully understand the importance and concept of capacity-building, accounting, operation procedures and marketing. The EKD Center recognized this and developed a series of workshops just for this need in the community.

The Master’s Business Class is a 6-week series of workshops designed to assist small-business owners in nurturing and advancing their already-existing business.

Participants meet once a week to discuss topics such as banking, business law, commercial leasing and many other vital components to business ownership. The classes also involve hands-on training and include guest speakers from various professions in the community.

Upon graduation, the participants of this workshop receive a certificate of completion as well as their own, personalized business profile, which they will have completed themselves. Each cohort of entrepreneurs will also receive free one-on-one coaching regarding their finances as well as their small business.

PREP | PROFESSIONAL READINESS & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMWith the Professional Readiness & Employment Program (PREP), individuals will learn the skills to sufficiently interview for jobs and maintain a steady career.

Participants will learn techniques from HR professionals, define their strengths, gain confidence through mock interviews, and much more.

Graduates of the program will not only be able to walk away with confidence but also with a professional suit or business attire for their interview, a portfolio and industry-specific resume, a flash drive and a gas card.

CAPITAL CITY SHOWCASE | SHOWCASING LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSESIn further efforts to support the growth and sustainability of locally owned small businesses, the EKD Center has recently decided to hold quarterly pop-up events.

The event, Capital City Showcase, is designed to allow small businesses in the area to market their services and products to the public.

814 One-On-One COACHING

RECEIVED LONG-TERM

976 Opened NEW BANK ACCOUNTS

PARTICIPANTS

58 MASTER’S BUSINESS Bootcamp

BUSINESSES HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE

2,550 Developed a BUDGET and/or LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN

INDIVIDUALS WHO’VE

“When individuals thrive, the community thrives.”

—Deidre Dejear, Program Manager of the Financial Capability Network

60 NON-PROFIT Bootcamp

NON-PROFITS PARTICIPATED IN

305 TOTAL WorkshopsPROVIDED BY FCN

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