by Vella Stroot | Nov 16, 2021 | Black owned businesses
All small businesses have felt the impact of COVID-19 over the past two years. From February to April 2020, the United States saw a 22% decrease in the amount of working business owners; this was the largest drop ever. However, Black-owned businesses have fared the...
by Vella Stroot | Sep 14, 2021 | Blog
Thanks to Community Partners and USI Family Support Specialists, this Cleveland Avenue Homes resident is well on their way to Stable and Thriving. USI Partners are a crucial part of our ability to support the children and families living in our communities across the...
by Vella Stroot | Sep 6, 2021 | Adult Learning
USI takes a well-rounded approach to help adult learners in St. Louis’ Near North Side pursue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adult learners in St. Louis’s Near North Side neighborhood have been working with USI and the St. Louis Public School...
by Vella Stroot | Jul 28, 2021 | Baltimore
When the world seemed to be crumbling down, the USI Baltimore team was able to help this one resident find their way to stable and thriving. The world for Americans at large has been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. And not for the better. The...