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Weekly Wrap Up: “This is Your Victory”
Posted byon March 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM EDTHere’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Creating Ladders of Opportunity for our Children
Posted byon March 8, 2013 at 4:58 PM EDTPromise Neighborhoods supports forty-six communities in their plans to deliver services to support every child in obtaining the education they need for their future, from cradle through college.
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Everything You Need to Know about President Obama's Plan to Ensure Hard Work Leads to a Decent Living
Posted byon February 15, 2013 at 2:15 PM EDTIn his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a plan to build on the progress we’ve made over the last four years to expand opportunity for every American and every community willing to do the work to lift themselves up.
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President Obama: High Quality Pre-K Is "Good Bang for your Educational Buck"
Posted byon February 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM EDTIn Georgia, President Obama visits a high-quality preschool where 3-4 year olds are getting the educational support they need to succeed throughout life.
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What You Need to Know About President Obama's Plan to Provide High-Quality Early Education for All Children
Posted byon February 14, 2013 at 12:43 PM EDTIn his State of the Union address, President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality pre-school to every child in America.
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Reducing Pollution For All American Families
Posted byon February 14, 2013 at 12:00 PM EDTOutgoing EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson cites the importance of environmental justice for all Americans.
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President Obama's 2013 State of the Union
Posted byon February 13, 2013 at 1:23 AM EDTPresident Obama outlines his plan for a thriving middle class and a strong America.
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Students in Camden Inspire Their Community and Share Lessons with HHS Staff
Posted byon August 15, 2012 at 4:30 PM EDTThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships had the privilege of meeting with a group of young people who have done more for their community in five months than others might do in a lifetime. The Student Leaders' Von Nieda Park Task Force of St. Anthony of Padua Church and School in Camden, New Jersey is a group of highly motivated, energized middle school students who were unhappy about what they saw in their community and decided to take action.
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President Obama Speaks to the National Urban League
Posted byon July 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM EDTPresident Obama addresses the National Urban League in New Orleans, and discussed his Administration’s work to help strengthen our nation’s communities and support a strong and growing middle class.
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Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Transition Back to Life in Harlem
Posted byon June 26, 2012 at 4:04 PM EDTThe Harlem Parole Reentry Court creates a plan for formerly incarcerated individuals to access social services, receive vocational training, and make the transition from life in prison to responsible citizenship. Graduates of the program are 19% less likely than their peers to be re-convicted, and the organization works with the criminal justice system to help parolees return to the Harlem community.