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Congressman Brian Higgins Announces $990,000 Grant for At-Risk Youth in Erie County

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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) recently announced a three-year grant totaling $990,000 awarded to the PathStone Corporation. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and part of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education program, the grant will support PathStone's efforts in Erie County to provide at-risk young people with the tools they need to achieve educational and career success. The program, titled Obstacles to Opportunities, aims to serve 75 individuals ages 14-24 in Erie County, providing supportive services, basic education, and critical life skills to help them transition into higher education and good-paying jobs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a three-year grant totaling $990,000 to the PathStone Corporation to support at-risk youth in Erie County.
  • The grant is part of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education program, which aims to provide at-risk young people with post-secondary opportunities leading to certifications and credentials.
  • PathStone's Obstacles to Opportunities program will serve 75 individuals ages 14-24 in Erie County, providing supportive services, basic education, and critical life skills.
  • The program will create individualized plans, providing both classroom and work-based training to meet students' social and emotional needs.
  • PathStone is a nonprofit community development and human services organization dedicated to eliminating poverty and strengthening families and individuals since 1969.

Statistics:

  • $990,000: Total grant awarded to the PathStone Corporation over three years.
  • 75: Number of individuals ages 14-24 that the Obstacles to Opportunities program aims to serve in Erie County.
  • 14-24: Age range of the individuals that the Obstacles to Opportunities program is designed to serve.
  • 1969: Year in which the PathStone organization was established.

Sources:

  • "Congressman Higgins Announces $990,000 Grant for At-Risk Youth in Erie County." Office of the MP Brian Higgins.

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