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VIP Community Services Grant
Organization - VIP Community Services
Grant Amount - $75,000
Foundation - Mott Foundation
Grant Purpose - This grant will provide partial support to develop an alternative staffing strategy for the working poor and ex-offenders in the Bronx. Through a workforce development approach called Managed Work Services, VIP Community Services uses a temporary-to-permanent approach for hard-to-place jobseekers. The model embodies best practices in engaging unemployed or underemployed individuals, while also providing a solid business solution for employers.
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