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United Way asks Albany commission for $200,000 to launch citywide summer program
Summary
United Way of Southwest Georgia asked the Albany City Commission to approve a $200,000 anchor investment to launch the Albany Summer Collective, a coordinated summer program aiming to serve up to 2,000 students and place up to 40 paid interns. City staff said the city would need a budget amendment to provide the funds.
Orson Burton Jr., president and CEO of the United Way of Southwest Georgia, asked the Albany City Commission on March 3 to commit $200,000 as an anchor investment to launch the Albany Summer Collective, a citywide effort to coordinate summer programming, scholarships and internships for local youth.
Burton told the commission the collective is a $350,000 initiative that aims to provide equitable access for up to 2,000 students, align more than 30 partner programs, offer need‑based fee subsidies and create up to 40 paid summer internships across business, health care, government and nonprofit partners. "I would like for you to approve the…
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