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Belt announces summer jobs available for area youth through Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House Organization

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11:35 AM

SYEP FBEAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is thrilled to announce the expansion of Illinois Department of Human Services’ COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program, creating additional employment opportunities for underserved youth in the Metro East area.

“Early work experience is an important tool for improving future employment prospects and salary potential for low-income youth,” Belt said. “This program will play an important role in helping our youth learn new skills and find worthwhile careers.”

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Belt encourages community-based organizations to apply for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:14 AM

02192020CM0263EAST ST. LOUIS - To support communities hardest hit by COVID-19, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) encourages organizations providing support services and resources to apply for a percentage of the $7.1 million worth of newly approved grants from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.

“Disproportionate neighborhoods have suffered the most from the COIVD-19 health crisis, Belt said. “In these communities, paying for basic necessities have become unmanageable and providing those communities with support to recover from the devastating losses is something the program will do.”

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Belt announces $36,000 grant to local college for adult literacy program

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Thursday, July 09, 2020 08:48 AM

02252020HAO0929EAST ST. LOUIS – To help thousands of adult learners in Illinois enhance their reading, writing and math skills, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) has announced Southwestern Illinois College will receive $36,000 in grants from the Illinois Secretary of State to support its adult literacy program.

“There is a direct relationship between low literacy levels and unemployment and poverty rates. These funds could help many learners improve their lives in the long term,” said Belt. “I also encourage local residents to volunteer as a tutor for these programs and contribute to their neighbors’ success.”

Adult literacy programs throughout Illinois will serve more than 13,500 students. Supported by $5.6 million in state funds, the programs will depend on nearly 6,000 volunteer tutors to provide skills training for students, according to the Secretary of State’s office. Adult literacy projects are focused on improving reading, writing and math skills for Illinois adults who read below the 9th-grade level or speak English at a beginning level. 

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Belt: Child and Adult Care Food Program funding now available

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Wednesday, July 08, 2020 01:46 PM

03052020CM0542CENTREVILLE - In an effort to ensure disadvantaged families receive meal assistance, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) announced Wednesday that funding is available for organization that support children who are in need from the Child and Adult Care Program. 

“Reducing food insecurity among low-income children is a priority and core mission of our state,” Belt said.  “We want to continue to ensure our current reality does not hinder the meal assistance that many families rely on.”

The program assists child care centers, Head Start programs, before and after school programs, emergency shelters, and daycare home providers with funding to serve meals to children. All participating child care centers must provide meals to enrolled children at no additional cost.

The continuing COVID-19 pandemic has caused even more families to depend on federally funded nutrition programs. More than 1,000 child care centers across Illinois will be able to provide children with healthy meals.

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More Articles …

  1. Belt backs July 1 minimum wage increase to support essential workers during COVID-19 crisis
  2. Belt announces $214,000 broadband expansion grant for the Metro-East  
  3. Belt promotes guidelines for students returning back to school
  4. Belt appointed to the state’s reopening commission
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