2026 Youth Employment Program Grant
Summary
The CRA is putting $75,000 into a summer program teaching 22 low-income and at-risk Overtown teens (ages 14-19) job skills and financial literacy, paying them $15/hour from June 15 to August 7. A local chaplain told the board it's how you fight crime and illiteracy.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
$75,000 from the CRA's non-TIF grants account.
22 low-income and at-risk teens in the Overtown/Park West area who get paid work experience and life skills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
OMNI CRA Meeting - May 28, 2026
The CRA is providing $200,000 to help underwrite job skills training and film industry opportunities for youth at the Dorsey Library.
Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting - May 28, 2026
The CRA is putting $75,000 into a summer program teaching 22 low-income and at-risk Overtown teens (ages 14-19) job skills and financial literacy, paying them $15/hour from June 15 to August 7. A local chaplain told the board it's how you fight crime and illiteracy.
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