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Family Pet Visiting Center
- Over 65 child patients were able to visit with family pets during extended hospital stays
- Family Pet Center won a national design award from the American Institute of Architects
- Research underway to evaluate benefits to children receiving family pet visits
Mobile Service Delivery Program
- Mobile Van puchased, staffed, and stocked with classroom supplies
- Artworks partnered to paint the van – employing 10 youth apprentices for the summer
- Over 85% of teachers participated, receiving supplies for teachers and students from over 90 van visits
Ease Food Access for the Disabled
- Kitchen renovations benefited hundreds of people with disabilities
- Made it easier to prepare nutritious meals
- Food service line is now accessible to all
Upgrade Dental Clinic Serving Homeless Population
- Patients made 18,000 visits for services in the first 5 years, receiving $6 million of free care
- Facility upgrades attracted more professional volunteers, increasing the clinic’s capacity
Create visible and reachable pathways for students in technology
- 700 students and 50+ high school chapters help students learn design, leadership, project management, technical skills, and more
- Provide paid technology internships for 230+ students to gain experience, confidence, and build professional networks
- Connect 300+ high school girls with 50-70 female IT leaders at an annual Women in IT conference, with panels, mentorship, and hands-on challenges
development and professional communication”
Home Health Care Aide Program
- Trained over 340 Home Health Care Aides
- Over 90% of program participants complete training and find employment
- Hundreds of elderly poor can remain at their homes to receive care
Expansion of Youth Music Program
- Programming expanded from 10 to 16 hours per week
- Advanced students formed Ambassador Ensemble and are mentoring younger children
- Daily attendance is over 80% and retention rate exceeds 95%
Deliver Improved Housing for Those with Mental Illness
- Created more dignified housing for residents
- Expanded permanent services for homeless adults with mental illness
- Enabled matching grants
Exploratorium Enhances Youth Educational Experiences
- Provided an interactive eductional experience that filled a void
- Benefited DuBois Academy students and community youth
- Open during and after school, and on weekends
