PINELLAS OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL (POC) 2010 SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
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RESOURCE BASE
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$17,419,024
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Mobilized from federal, state, local and private sources to support agency operated/sponsored programs
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233,571
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Volunteer hours mobilized in support of community and agency operated/sponsored programs
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CHILD & FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
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1788
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Pre-school children improved health and physical development
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2035
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Pre-school children participated in educational activities
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1249
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Pre-school children were prepared to enter kindergarten or first grade
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1697
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Adults improved parenting skills
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20
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Youth participated in summer jobs and extracurricular activities
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EMPLOYMENT & SUPPORTS
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20
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Unemployed persons obtained employment
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11
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Low-income workers increased employment income
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29
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Individuals maintained employment
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26
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Individuals obtained training credentials
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2
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Individuals completed post-secondary education
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18
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Families obtained child/dependent care
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4
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Families obtained health care
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8
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Families obtained safe and affordable housing
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ASSET DEVELOPMENT
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135
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Households received EITC or other tax benefits
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270
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Households received telephone lifeline and/or energy discounts
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10
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Individuals increased Individual Development Account (IDA) savings for major asset investments
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2
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Individuals made major asset investments
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
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2643
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Individuals received electric, rent/mortgage, water, fuel oil, food or clothing assistance and resolved crises
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1144
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Individuals received referral to other agencies for assistance
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INDEPENDENT LIVING
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618
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Elderly individuals maintained safe and sanitary living environments through receipt of cleaning and yard services
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1156
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Seniors remained active through placement at volunteer stations in the community
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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/REVITALIZATION
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2
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Programs sponsored (Head Start and Early Head Start) maintaining accessibility to child development placement opportunities
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COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE/ASSETS
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1
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Low-income credit union services preserved
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PARTNERHIPS
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190
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Inter-agency partnerships developed or maintained to expand opportunities for low-income people
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COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
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648
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Low-income people participated in decision making bodies
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8
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Low-income people started a business
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1
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Low-income person purchased a home
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563
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Low-income people participated in non-governance activities in community
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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2042
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Low-income people volunteered in agency operated/sponsored programs
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