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Family Self-Sufficiency Department

Richland County Grant Grant Awarded September 2010 Community Development Block Grant Funding Section 3 (Provides job training and education to low

income families) Participants are required to be at or below 80% of AMI and

reside in one of the following programs: Section 8, Public Housing, or Housing First

Awarded $50,000 for 8 months Eligible Expenses

• Education, Job Training Programs for Health Occupations and Construction, Technology Training, Career Development, and Transportation Assistance

28 enrolled in GED/Diploma Classes

49 participated in a health occupations job training program

58 completed Computer Classes

56 participated in Career Development Classes

Richland County Grant Outcome

Richland County School District One Adult Education

Partnership (Over 11 years)

GED/High School Diploma (GED Classes, Testing & Books)

Enrollment has increased and Success Rate is higher

On-site testing

Classes were held in the Cecil Tillis Center in the Celia Saxon Community

HUD/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Initiative (2009)Mission/Goal: Decrease the prevalence of diseases associated with Cardiovascular Disease in public housing communities through education, health screenings, and community engagement. Educate the community on issues such as High Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity, Smoking, Diabetes, and other health related topics.Community Health WorkersFree Health ClassesHealth Fairs Health ScreeningsWalking ClubsFarmers MarketPartnerships:

Providence HospitalEau Claire Cooperative Health CenterLexington Medical Center

12 residents completed training to become Community Health Workers (CHWs)

63 residents participated in the WEHL Program

More Information:

Taleshia Stewart

Director of HOPE VI/FSS Department

(803) 254-3886 ext.261

tstewart@chasc.org

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