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Greetings,
The Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. (CCMA) serves economically marginalized at-risk youth and young men of color, 18-28 years of age, to help them live more productive lives. Compelling statistics validate the need to address the issues of one of the most disadvantaged population in the African American community, the young Black male. In the midst of COVID-19, young Black men are facing even more daunting challenges. They are disproportionally unemployed due to the nature of the jobs they hold. Further, many have been unable to access in-person training and other resources that they sorely need to obtain sustainable employment and overcome the challenges that they face. The Propel Virtual Academy was created to provide virtual job readiness and personal development training, mentoring, and other viable resources young Black men during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we need the support of others to generate funds for this life enhancing initiative. A donation of any amount will help us to provide training, handbooks, educational supplies, laptop computers, WIFI services, and other resources for twenty students. We hope that you will join us to empower young men of color. If you have recently made a donation to CCMA, we truly appreciate your support. Please share this appeal with others. Norma Joy Barnes, CEO/President Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. |
The virtual Propel Virtual Academy is an eight- week personalized life skills and job readiness program for young Black males, 18-28 years of age, to help them reach their full potential academically, vocationally, economically, and emotionally. The components include assessment, counseling, one-on-one mentoring, weekly classes, job readiness training, laptop computers, WIFI services, a weekly stipend, and priority referral for employment upon graduation.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: BOOKS & EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES $25 - Provides books and supplies for one student $500 - Provides books and supplies for 20 students COMPUTER EQUIPMENT $250 - Provides one student lunch a laptop computer for 8 weeks $5,000 - Provides 20 students with laptop computers STIPENDS $50 - Provides one student a stipend for each class attended $100 - Provides one student a stipend for one week $800 - Provides one student stipends for eight weeks $16,000 - Provides 20 students with stipends for eight weeks FORWARD, MARCH!!! Make your tax-deductible donation today!!! You can make a difference! You also may donate online at www.communitycouncilma.org or mail your check or money order to: Community Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. P.O. Box 92461 Atlanta, Georgia 30314 |