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SAVE Program
3535 Harney St. Omaha NE 68131
www.saveprogram.org
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Kevin Melcher
Executive Director
kevin@saveprogram.org
+1 (402) 208-7536
Yes
Lauren Kraemer - Program Director ○ Diran Missak - Follow Through Director Isabelle Davenport - Program Coordinator/ 10 part-time employees
Operating Support
250000.0
250000.0
Combination of capital project and service/program
Funding will cover operating expenses for building usage near North 16th St.
The funding will be used starting in 2023 and completed by end of year 2025.
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Policy (i.e., develop or improve context-sensitive education, finance, health, training, zoning, etc.) Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
SAVE wants to build up the quality of life in these communities for our students and future students to come. By providing support throughout their academic life, they are more likely to graduate from high school and in return become more successful community members. Not only does SAVE support the students within the classroom but also outside the classroom with extracurricular activities. SAVE provides our students with financial assistance for any extracurricular activity they want to participate in. Whether it be in sports, arts, or anything else, our students are learning key developmental skills when they participate in extracurriculars. Participating in any team-like activity has been proven to help develop skills such as leadership, time management, communication skills, self-confidence and so much more. SAVE strives to level the playing field for our students and open opportunities to become thriving individuals within their communities.
The Visioning Workshop Summary aligns with our proposal considering SAVE’s programming serves students from the outlined areas: North and South Omaha. The findings of this workshop express needs for infrastructure, development that fits within the cultural context, and access to tools to leverage community resources. This proposal seeks to focus on the positive development of the members that live in these communities so that they are enabled with the tools needed to build and develop their community. Rather than being an outside entity coming in and providing these needs, SAVE seeks to work from the inside out and put focus where it really matters: the youth living in these neighborhoods.
This proposal aligns with the strategic priorities of LB1024 considering participants have a higher ability to bring housing needs, assistance for small businesses, job training, and business development to their communities and neighborhoods. As outlined in LB1024, SAVE focuses on the community development of these areas through education and opportunities. As stated above, this proposal puts emphasis on those living within these communities to enable them to develop their neighborhoods in relevant and informed ways.
Anticipate the creation of 20-50 jobs paying actual living wages in the area.
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20/hour
SAVE believes in the impact that inspired youth and inspired young adults can have on the community. Students have the ability to improve their local neighborhood through higher paying jobs, innovation, and inspiration.
This proposal contributes to community sustainability by improving quality of life for the youth living in the neighborhood.
SAVE Follow Through Program will bring a new concept to Omaha by providing support to local students such as academic help, financial assistance for school and extracurricular needs, and social-emotional development. From the wake of COVID, students need more and more support with all aspects of life. SAVE wants to ensure these students don’t fall through the cracks and instead lift them up to be successful in their future. Will bring opportunities to not currently available for North Omaha residents
Yes
Midwest Trailblazers, Team Factory, and Multiple other youth programs in the area
No
Near North 16th Street Omaha NE
Within one or more QCTs
Yes
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Funds will be used for operating support
Yes
SAVE is financially committed to serving the community in the Tract 8 QCT
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