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Youth Empowerment Committee signals preference for nonprofit partnerships as it frames $5M RFP
Summary
Committee members discussed four RFP priority options and signaled support for partnering with nonprofits to expand STEM and trades programming; public commenters urged entrepreneurship, online safety for children, streamlined referral systems and neighborhood-based empowerment centers.
The Youth Empowerment Committee met Jan. 15 to gather input that will shape a forthcoming Youth Empowerment RFP. Chair Councilman Freeman offered four priority options for the RFP: (A) extend center hours to evenings and weekends; (B) increase programs in neighborhoods with limited access; (C) partner with nonprofits to expand STEM and trades programming; and (D) improve safety, lighting, transportation and supervision. Freeman said staff should use committee feedback when drafting the RFP and noted approximately $5…
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