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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

 



 
Urban League of Racine and Kenosha Inc.
718 N. Memorial Dr.
Racine WI. 53404

Phone: 262-637-8532
    Fax: 262-637-8634
 Email: info@ulrk.org