| Name | William H |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Ward |
| Home Address | 7521 John Henry Rd Chattanooga, Tn 37421 United States |
| Organization Name | Pathway Young Adult Program |
| Describe Your Role In The Organization | Established as the 1st (minority owned family business) in the State of Tennessee as a non-profit in 2007, providing affordable housing for youth that are Homeless and Aged-out of State custody. In an effort to assist the youth and their family that are At-Risk still in school as a preventative measure from being placed in State custody, Pathway will provide social services, tutoring, job readiness and retention, college preparation, family stability to reach the pinnacle of success in their chosen vocation or profession. Our goal is to inspire and motivate these young adults through mentors and tutors achieve a valuable education. |
| Organization Address | 7521 John Henry Rd Chattanooga, Tn 37421 United States |
| Website | https://www.PathwaysTn.com |
| Best Phone Number To Reach You | 423-902-7740 |
| Alternate Phone Number | 423-892-5770 |
| Email Address | whward@bellsouth.net |
| Alternate Email Address | jrmaven@gmail.com |
| Please Describe Your Project In Detail | Pathway Young Adult Program will house youth that have Aged-out of State custody ages 16-25 yrs. old Once they are placed and have an address, Pathway will assist the youth to enroll in school (G.E.D. High School or Vocational School),apply for Food stamps Career Search, Home Life Cooking/Cleaning Parenting and Family Life, Finance and Money Management, Community Service Involvement, bus passes and apply for Medical insurance Health Care Fitness. A mentor will be assigned to them as a Big Brother/Big Sister to help them navigate through the transition and meet their specific goal (s) of being a responsible adult along with the responsibilities that goes along with adulthood. At-Risk youth that are enrolled in grades 9-12 that have been identified by the school as being At-Risk will be referred to Pathways, staff will assess their specific needs academically and a mentor/tutor assigned to the youth. Once a youth is enrolled in Pathway, we will set specific goals for them during the duration of the program. Each Pathway youth will be given $1.00 per day when attending school. If the goal is to improve their grades/conduct, they get the stipend for good behavior and conduct, if not and they are being disruptive and/or suspended, they only get the stipend while they are in school with acceptable conduct/grades. These students can use the funds for themselves or help their family with expenses knowing they are in control of themselves and contributing to their family by this stipend to use as they please. |
| Please explain how your project meets the requirements of the American Rescue Plan | The Pathway Program will address disadvantaged youth both in school and out of school giving them access to higher learning getting jobs in the community and a feeling of self-worth. At-Risk youth will be given the opportunity to see the benefit of positive behavior by entering the program , they can help their family have an economic impact on the city, crime prevention (knowing that doing well in school benefits the youth and family) and have time to work after school. Pathways Mission Statement: To provide unconditional services, being youth centered, family focused and community based. With the needs of the participant dictating the types, intensity and duration of services provided. |
| Where would your project take place? | Brainerd High School/Tyner High School |
| How much will your project cost in total? | 250000 |
| Do you have any matching funding sources from other local governments, private entities, non-profits, or philanthropic entities for your project? | No |
| Please describe the source and list amounts of any other funding. | |
| What portion of the project are you asking the city to fund? | |
| If funded, when would your project start? | January 15, 2022 |
| How long would your project take to complete? | 1 yr |
| What milestones would you use to measure your project’s progress? | Attendance Scholastics Behavior Community Involvement |
| How would you ensure accountability and transparency throughout the project lifecycle? | Each parent will be given information concerning the Pathway program and given the opportunity the be involved with their the targeted plan for the individual plan for the youth. The parent will have to consent to their child being a part of Pathways. There will be Progress Reports given to their parents along with the Progress/Report Cards. |
| If successful, how would your project benefit the community? | This project will give the youth hope for their future and pride for their community knowing that they are helping shape their lives. |
| How will you attract community buy-in for your project? | Word of Mouth has always been the most advantageous tool in the past. With the connections with the Juvenile Court, I will seek supportive services with their staff. |
| Is there anything else you would like us to know about your project? | Pathway had started this program several years ago with SUCCESS, but lacked funding other than the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga to continue. |