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Our Services Ø Remedial education courses Ø After-school tutoring Ø Financial competency classes Ø Dual language classes (English and Spanish) Ø Citizenship classes Ø Workspace reserved on request for homework, special projects or monthly meetings Ø Community forums held semi-annually Outreach for the WisDOT I-94 North-South Corridor Project providing: Ø Grassroots environment coupled with neighborhood outreach Ø General information on the I-94 North-South Corridor Project Ø Awareness of the impacts and opportunities associated with the I-94 North-South Corridor Project through public involvement Ø Contact Phone: 262-898-9069 Work Permits: Adolescents in Wisconsin, between the ages of 12 and 17, are required by law to obtain a work permit for each job they hold until their 18th birthday. Ø Permits are available at the Racine and Kenosha offices between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Ø Contact Phone: 262-637-8532 in Racine, 262-652-2111 in Kenosha and 262-898-9066 for all calls after hours Ø Applicants must provide: ü An employer letter stating their intent to hire with job duties and work hours listed ü Proof of birth date (ID card, driver’s license, birth or baptismal certificate) ü A social security card ü $10 (cash) to cover permit cost Read and Rise Program providing: Ø 1,500 new books annually to children, families and churches to promote reading and literacy programs in underserved populations Gang Prevention Program in Kenosha providing: Ø Alternatives and diversions to crime related activities for youths ages 8 to 19 through: ü Reinforcement of the core values: Respect, teamwork and leadership ü Sports activities, community service team projects, college and university previews ü Restitution from Juvenile Court orders or youth referral for community service Health Awareness Project providing: Ø Bi-monthly health awareness seminars in English and Spanish at local churches offering: ü Instructional classes with insight into healthy lifestyle choices ü Cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure screenings with pre and post test evaluations Tax Smart Savings Program providing: Ø Financial literacy workshops Ø Free individual income tax preparation Ø Assistance to low income city of Kenosha residents Caring for Kids Math League Program providing: Ø After-school and evening Math tutoring for middle and high school students in the city of Racine Voter Empowerment Project providing: Ø Daily voter registration at the agency Ø Neighborhood canvassing Ø Non-partisan political forums which: ü Inform Racine and Kenosha residents about their right to vote ü Familiarize residents with candidates running for office ü Provide local and state special voter registrars to register new voters and answer questions
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Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Inc. 718 N. Memorial Dr. Racine WI. 53404 |
Phone: 262-637-8532 |
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