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Item Community development finance project : socially responsible investing : a project of two loan funds(Southern New Hampshire University, 2000) Farrell, Dana L.; Lett, WoullardThis project outlines the operations of two loan funds: The Smith Hill Community Loan Fund in Providence, Rhode Island and The Nearing Good Life Fund in Harborside, Maine. The author describes the conditions that precipitated the creation of the two funds and how each intended to address gaps in access to capital in their respective communities. (Library-derived description)Item Community land trust homeownership program manual : a resource manual for designing and implementing a perpetually affordable homeownership program(Southern New Hampshire University, 1994) Reid, Cindy; Lett, WoullardThis thesis project includes a resource manual for use in creating a community land trust. The information is based on experiences in working with land trusts in Vermont. (Library-derived description)Item ESL/Literacy project in Somerville, MA : Haitian Coalition/Clarendon Hills Activity Center, Somerville, MA(Southern New Hampshire University, 2003) Jeune, Jean; Lett, WoullardThe project is about ESL/Literacy in the Haitian community that live in Somerville. About 3,500 Haitians need ESL/Literacy (Kreyol) to improve their communication skills, and their quality of Life. The project has three objectives such as: attend classes twice a week, train teachers, tutors, volunteers, and graduate one hundred twenty students. These objectives will be implemented during a two-year term. The project is located in Somerville, Ma. The Haitian Coalition, the Board Members, Somerville Tenant Association, Churches, and Haitians providers are the major institutions that involved in the project. The Adult Basic Education, and Cambridge Learning Center are two institutions that have a long history of helping immigrants learn English. Based on their experiences in the area, the project will benefit from their support. The project focuses on low-income immigrants that live in Somerville Public Housing. The implementation of the project will motivate them to go to school to learn English, earn good wages, and communicate better in English. (Author abstract)Item The Exodus Institute : Misissippi Delta Region(Southern New Hampshire University, 2003) Lewis, Vincent; Lett, WoullardThe Exodus Institute is an offender re-entry organization located in the Delta Region of the State of Mississippi. We worked to achieve two objectives in the development of this project - to start a nonprofit organization and to develop the first program model. We engaged in many activities in the development of this project, always involving the community in the process. The activities included filing the appropriate documents to start a nonprofit organization, completing the 501(c)3 application, and identifying initial board members and volunteers. We also identified the program development needs of ex-offenders in the target community and developed the first re-entry program. (Author abstract)Item The Extra Mile [fall 2007](Southern New Hampshire University, 2007) Dunn, Michelle E.; Littlefield, Sarah; Allen, Samantha; Garrity, Patricia; Lett, Woullard; Timney, Judy; Maslack, Susan; McDermott, TomItem The Extra Mile [fall 2008](Southern New Hampshire University, 2008) Dunn, Michelle E.; Dunn, Michelle E.; Boesch, Nate; Liadis, Ashley; Lett, Woullard; Timney, Judy; Lord, Fred; Royce, Greg; Dexter, GailItem The Extra Mile [spring 2008](Southern New Hampshire University, 2008) Dunn, Michelle E.; Liadis, Ashley; Lett, Woullard; Fenton, Marilyn; Timney, Judy; Dunn, Michelle E.; Royce, Greg; Dexter, Gail; Beane, AliciaItem The Extra Mile [spring 2009](Southern New Hampshire University, 2009) Dunn, Michelle E.; Liadis, Ashley; Lett, Woullard; Nicholas, Ian; Royce, Greg; Dunn, Michelle E.Item Feasibility study for an employee owned company... to deliver health care services to seniors in (north) Hartford, Connecticut(Southern New Hampshire University, 1998) Al-Ghani, D. Anwar Ibrahim; Lett, WoullardThis feasibility study was instituted in April 1997, after the author was in the Community Economic Development - Masters Program, at New Hampshire College for nine months, beginning in September 1996. This change from the original topic was instituted after prodding from the project advisor Mr. Woullard Lett, coupled with the buildup of class information, which showed that additional work was needed to secure greater community input and a more detailed analysis of 'need and market'. The goal of this study was to determine whether or not it was feasible to setup such a business in (North) Hartford. The central outcome of the study was, that those involved should go on immediately to the next step, that of putting together a full blown business plan. I have two desires for this paper: 1. That it directs others to work closer and earlier with their respective advisors, in order than valuable time is not lost, in really coming to grips with the task of delivering a product that not only receives an above average grade, but also really contributes something significant to the many needs that exist in our communities. 2. That it kindles a spark in at least one reader in the future, to take this idea to the next level of implementation. This is applicable in most urban areas of the country, where the elderly population is increasing at a rate faster than the country as a whole. (Author abstract)Item Female mentoring & crime prevention program : (a gender-specific project for at-risk youth), Gary, Indiana(Southern New Hampshire University, 1999) Scott, Brenda L.; Lett, WoullardThis report details the development of a faith based initiative to address the needs of at-risk teenage girls in Gary, Indiana. The project uses mentoring as a vehicle to provide role models for the young women to help them learn how to make better life style choices. (Library-derived description)Item Heath Street revitalization(Southern New Hampshire University, 1998) Cohn, Maggie; Lett, WoullardHeath Street is the dividing line between Jamaica Plain and Mission Hill sections of Roxbury, Massachusetts (US). The implementation of a revitalization project along this corridor is an important step in the restoration of the adjacent neighborhoods. By focusing on crime reduction in particular prostitution and drug dealing and neighborhood cleanups are important first steps to take. Heath Street Neighbors, a community based organizing effort, was created to achieve these short-term goals. This report outlines the early phases of this effort. (Library-derived description)Item Institutional community economic capacity building project(Southern New Hampshire University, 1992) Lett, WoullardAccess to both consumer and commercial credit is limited in the African-American community. Statistics show that the average assets of black families is ten times less than that of white families. Analysis of the loans make by banks located in the African American neighborhoods have historically shown a pattern of disinvestment. The root causes of this practice is mired in the social and economic history of the African-American experience in American. The purpose of the project was to provide increased access to credit for black households and businesses through the strengthening or development of alternative financial institutions. (Author abstract)Item Project "Bailundo 2000" : the revival of a community(Southern New Hampshire University, 1998) Muekalia, Domingos Jardo; Lett, WoullardAs stated in the thesis project, "Towards the end of 1993, the general degradation of [Bailundo, Angola)] left a great number of its residents locked in poverty, and helplessness. Kids of several age groups, were on the streets without parents, proper shelter or education and the collapse of the agricultural production resulted in a shortage of food supplies to the community. By United Nations estimates, about 30,000 community residents were threatened with starvation. The food shortage and the "street kids" were the two issues that needed urgent attention in order to bring back to the community a sense of hope and self-confidence. The majority of the people who came in from other areas, were of rural origin and lacked skills appropriate for town life. Moreover, the lack of government programs and absence of local sources of funding limited the ability of local organizations to respond to these needs, making the community dependent on international NGOs and UN agencies for food supplies. Bailundo has always been a community whose economy was based on agriculture. The constrains imposed on this activity by war conditions and by the policies followed by the government for a long time, have combined to erode the community's foundation." (Library-derived description)Item Project [Transitional housing](Southern New Hampshire University, 1997) Crone, Darrell; Lett, WoullardThis report describes the organizing phase of a transitional housing project for homeless men in Camden, New Jersey. (Library-derived description)Item The Ricanne Hadrian Initiative for Community Organizing : a project report(Southern New Hampshire University, 1997) Winkelman, Lee; Lett, WoullardThe Massachusetts (US) Association of Community Development Corporations and the Neighborhood Development Support Collaborative created the Ricanne Hadrian Initiative for Community Organizing to provide funding, training and technical assistance to community development corporations to assist them in capacity building initiatives. This project provides historical context for the project and details the types of assistance provided. (Author abstract)Item Section 3 business development project in Community Economic Development(Southern New Hampshire University, 1996) Russell, Connie; Lett, WoullardThis manuscript describes some of the economic and social problems facing residents of public housing in Lexington and Raleigh, North Carolina. In particular, the report describes how a business development training program could be beneficial to residents. (Library-derived description)Item Southside taskforce on workforce development : Minneapolis, Minnesota(Southern New Hampshire University, 2002) Jenkins, Andrea; Lett, WoullardThe Southside Taskforce on Workforce Development is a group of Ten community-based, employment service providers and community development corporations organized to "link residents of stable affordable housing developments with existing training and employment opportunities; to increase the likelihood of self-sufficiency." Upon completion of this project the outcomes will include a high quality training grid that would coordinate all of the available programs and list the requirements and contact information for the various programs. In addition, the Taskforce will facilitate four (4) information programs at affordable housing facilities in South Minneapolis. (Author abstract)Item Struggle for survival(Southern New Hampshire University, 1994) Butler, Mattie; Lett, WoullardWoodlawn East Community and Neighbors was (WECAN) founded by a group of Woodlawn (Chicago, Illinois) residents in reaction to an arson fire in 1980. Historically, WECAN's focus has been to prevent the abandonment of Woodlawn properties. This report describes the organizing effort behind a fund that could be used to finance rehabilitation efforts. (Library-derived description)Item Trusting neighbors : work-readiness and work-based learning project(Southern New Hampshire University, 2001) Alexander, Shirley A.; Lett, WoullardDespite St. Paul's robust economic growth, many households and communities are not experiencing positive growth. Serious gaps show by ethnicity that impact family and community stability and the overall progress of the City's economy. In particular, African-American young people between the ages of 14-21, who live in the Summit-University Community, are lagging behind in becoming a productive and skilled labor force. In 1999, the City of St. Paul's Summer Employment Program employed 127 African-Americans young people but 2200 lived in Summit-University community; thereby, showing a need to provide more job/career opportunities. In addition, the lack of family stability and serious disparities by race and ethnic origin in family income and social outcomes add to the plight of African-American young people. Some examples of other negative local indicators are the following: 50% of African American students graduate from high school on time, over 40% percent drop-out, over 65% receive subsidized school meals, 47% are homelessness. Also, African-American young people disproportionately have higher teen-pregnancy, delinquency and incarceration rates than other racial and ethnic populations in St. Paul. Without appropriate prevention and intervention strategies, the conditions will grow worse as time goes on for African-American young people in St. Paul. As an effort to address some of the issues, Trusting Neighbors initiated a Work-Readiness Training and Work-Based Learning Project that incorporated the support of a cross-section of stakeholders. Trusting Neighbors is a community-based organization, comprised primarily of African-American residents, who live in the Summit-University community. The organization's mission is to provide community-based development and social service related activities that foster a sense of community support, empowerment and self-sufficiency for disadvantaged African American, children, youth, adults and families, As a result of implementing the new project, outcomes were improved for individual participants, families, Trusting Neighbors, businesses, the broader community and the City of St. Paul. (Author abstract)Item The Whitefield planning group : Whitefield Eco-Industrial Park : Whitefield, NH(Southern New Hampshire University, 2002) Corey, Peter L.; Lett, WoullardThe Whitefield Planning Group is a collaboration of key stakeholders concerned with the development of the and the effort to develop the Whitefield Industrial Park in New Hampshire (US). The thesis describes how the start-up phase of the collaboration and the desired goals for economic development for this area in the White Mountains region of the state. (Library-derived description)