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University of Washington

http://www.washington.edu

Program: COPC
Year: 2002

Louis Fox (Program Primary Contact)
Vice Provost
Office of Educational Partners
320 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352820
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 685-4745
Fax: (206) 221-2658
lfox@u.washington.edu

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Overview

The University of Washington in Seattle will receive a Community Outreach Partnership Centers (COPC) program grant of $399,912 to address urgent areas of need in three neighborhoods within the city of Toppenish, Washington, a multicultural community located on the Yakima Indian Reservation. In partnership with Heritage College, the COPC will engage faculty and students from both institutions to undertake the following activities:

Yakima Indian Nation Information Technology Job Skills Training to be provided to tribal members and tribal government employees at the Yakima Nation's new Community Technology Center.

Small Business Assistance Services to be provided to business owners in downtown Toppenish and surrounding neighborhoods to assist small emerging Hispanic entrepreneurs meet the consumer needs of the growing Hispanic market.

Neighborhood Revitalization programs to encourage homeownership, and sponsor workshops and community collaboration in beautification projects.

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