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Savannah State University
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| http://www.savannahstate.edu
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Program: HBCU
Year: 2008 |
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Dr. Shirley Geiger (Program Primary Contact)
3219 College Street
Savannah, GA 31404
Phone: (912) 356-6944 Ext:
geigers@savstate.edu
Primary Contacts for Other Years
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| Overview
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| Savannah State University intends to use its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) grant to expand its role and effectiveness in addressing community development in Savannah by partnering with the City of Savannah to accomplish key redevelopment goals in the HUD-approved West Savannah Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area. The three initiatives proposed will help level the playing field by providing opportunities, information, and support for low and moderate income families and youth who want to advance and break the cycle of generational poverty. Activities proposed by the University will focus on empowerment and asset-building the Micro-Business Advancement Center; the Youth Advancement Center; and the Family Advancement Center. These three centers will be located within walking distance of each other in West Savannah and will offer convenient access to the services provided for neighborhood residents. The overall goals of the projects are to: increase the number of individuals choosing to establish businesses in the West Savannah target area; increase family and individual financial well-being; connect area youth and adults to business and job opportunities; and remove some of the barriers to economic advancement for area youth and adults.
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Overview(s) for Other Years
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Activity Titles:
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Youth Building Skills and Affordable Housing Program (HBCU 2004)
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