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Our mission
The Coalition for Economic Empowerment's mission is to transform the quality of life for at-risk families in the District of Columbia by providing the bridge to self-sufficiency through personalized and community-based employment and education services.
Our vision
Individuals, families and communities in the District of Columbia free to choose their personal and economic success. |
CEE - empowering tomorrow's effective leaders |
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Our strategy
Shift the paradigm of inter-generational welfare dependency in Brookland Manor, a D.C. public housing community in Ward 5.
Our programs
CEE has a three-pronged approach to fighting poverty. These three areas of focus include programs to support family stabilization, community empowerment and work force development. |
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Family Stabilization
- Youth Empowerment Initiative (YEI) Through this training, youth build self-awareness, examine their values, and acquire enhanced integrity.
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Family Empowerment Initiative (FEI) Adults and parents are assisted with gaining meaningful employment and establishing powerful relationships in their family and community.
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Community Empowerment
- Community Empowerment Initiative (CIE) CEE''s goal is to shift the paradigm of inter-generational welfare dependency in Brookland Manor, a D.C. public housing community in Ward 5. CEE''s programs involve the community at many different levels. Hiring from the community and developing leadership through individual and civic engagement.
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Workforce Development
- Technology Center Computer and Internet stations for resume development, job searches, and strengthening computing skills.
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Ex-offender Services Supporting ex-offenders with integration back into society via job training and life coping skills programs.
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In 2003, CEE chose to focus on one geographic location - Brookland Manor - a public housing development in Ward 5. The community said their biggest need was to get the teens off the streets.
CEE began the Teen Empowerment Initiative in July 2003 and has served over 50 teens with education, training, mentoring and structured activities.
Our major accomplishments were:
- Implemented programs through a collaboration of 30 organizations
- Created a teen center at 2425 14th Street, NE
- Created a learning center 2414 14th Street, NE
- Created a computer lab of 15 stations
- Dropped truancy rate, of participating teens, from 60% to 15%!
- 3 teens received an award for perfect attendance
