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UWCCR HEC Economic Wellness Project VISTA
 
 
 
Poverty has been directly linked as a social determinant of health. “In the United States, wealth equals health.” People living in the lowest poverty neighborhoods (where less than 10% of residents live in poverty) live on average six years longer than people living in the highest poverty neighborhoods (where 30% of more of residents live in poverty). This intersection between health and wealth is undeniable and has compelled HEC and its partners to look at financial stability needs of residents living in the impacted community. The Economic Well-Being Project addresses three key components of financial well-being and security, including: 1) availability and access to fair financial services, 2) financial literacy and education for low-income residents, and 3) preparing for a stable financial future. Specific goals of the Economic Well-being Project are to: 1. Expand and build partnerships with the banking and financial industry to increase resident access to financial industry education, fair financial products and loans, and resources to increase their financial literacy and promote individual asset development. 2. Establish an HEC Economic Well-being Workgroup, including banking industry partners, HEAL program partners, residents, businesses and leaders, and work collaboratively to develop a “Blueprint for Prosperity” or strategic action plan to improve financial stability and security of residents living in Sacramento. 3. Expand financial resources and support for HEC's programs to ensure ongoing sustainability of the public health and safety interventions that have been implemented within HEC's existing programs and address financial security for community residents. 4. Identify resources and partnerships necessary to pilot a College Savings (C.S.A.) program in at least one elementary school located in the following Sacramento School Districts: Twin Rivers Unified School District/Sacramento City Unified School District/Elk Grove Unified District.
 
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Member Duties : 1) Develop partnerships with financial industry partners to support financial literacy and asset development goals of the project; 2) Research promising models for asset building in low-income communities; 3) Coordinate a work group to assess opportunities, barriers and threats to the individual/family financial security of residents; 4) Develop a comprehensive strategic action plan with residents and partners to improve the health, wealth and quality of life for residents; 5) Work with staff to expand funding for plan recommendations, including participating in grant writing activities; 6) Recruit community- and faith-based organizations to integrate financial education and financial literacy into their outreach programs; 7) Work with staff to design and implement a pilot College Savings Account (C.S.A.) program for kindergartners in at least one Sacramento elementary school aimed at increasing the likelihood that they will attend college after high school graduation.
 
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Health Coverage* ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Homelessness ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Health ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Entrepreneur/Business ,  Housing ,  Education ,  Children/Youth ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Computers/Technology ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Urban Planning ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Education ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Public Health ,  General Skills ,  Youth Development ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
UWCCR HEC Economic Wellness Project VISTA
Program Start/End Date
08/05/2019  -   08/03/2020
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations CALIFORNIA  
Languages
English
Spanish
Accepting Applications
From  05/30/2019  To  07/05/2019 
Contact Cindy Foltz
3950 Industrial Blvd
West Sacramento   CA   95691
9165563344
cfoltz@healthedcouncil.org
healthedcouncil.org
Listing ID 63466

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