People First
Over the past several years, residents relocated to accommodate the transformation and have received support from People FirstUSI in the areas of health and wellness, economic mobility, housing stability, and education.
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Housing Stability
Former residents of Tidewater Gardens were given the choice to move outside the area, relocate to a different public-housing community, or become part of the revitalized community of Kindred. Along the way, People FirstUSI has been there to help families and individuals with their decisions and it continues to provide support.
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Education
Free education programs help people build a bright future for themselves and their families. From job training to parenting classes to early-childhood education, People FirstUSI connects former Tidewater Gardens residents with services that make a difference.
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Economic Mobility
People FirstUSI has joined forces with a large network of local business, non-profit and civic-minded partners who help former Tidewater Gardens residents succeed in today’s hot job market, grow their careers, and realize their small-business dreams.
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Health & Wellness
Along with a dedicated team of partners, People FirstUSI is working to connect former Tidewater Gardens residents to quality health care and reliable health insurance while reducing health-equity barriers that are so common in underserved communities.
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Partners
Learn more about the organizations putting people first during the Tidewater Gardens transformation.
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Resident Highlight:
Ty’Jenya and Tinesha Pinkney
“People First helped us find a place to live, they paid the deposit on the home, and they hired movers to help us move,” said Ms. Pinkney. “It’s such a blessing.”
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