Providing start-up funds over three years for a girls school that is part of the NativityMiguel Network of Schools, a nationwide network of faith-based middle schools offering education to students from low-income families in impoverished communities. The program expects to initially enroll 60-80 girls and will provide educational, emotional and social skills needed to succeed in high school and beyond. This grant complements the foundation support of the Nativity network including Nativity Prep in Wilmington and Academy Prep in St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida.
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Funding a pilot program in collaboration with the Department of Education within the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to start a flexible scholarship program for youth transitioning out of the juvenile justice system. Youth who successfully complete their involvement with the juvenile justice system earn eligibility for support to pursue academic, vocational or personal goals that cannot be met through other resources. The intent is to reinforce the definition of success beyond recidivism by supporting efforts to become productive, responsible citizens.