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Support Youth and Families

Goal 1: Partner with Local Organizations to Educate and Mentor
Objective 1: Strengthen Education and Enrichment Programs
Project Performance Measure(s) City Service Team (Department)
SYF Envision Center  HUD approval Shared Services (Housing)
1.1.4  Official opening of EnVision Center
 Fund and implement tracking software
 Number of partner agencies
 Number of households served
Summary:

The EnVision Center Demonstration Program is an
initiative of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
(HUD) Development to assist families to move out of
poverty.

The EnVision Center demonstration is premised on the
notion that financial support alone is insufficient to solve
the problem of poverty. Intentional and collective efforts
across four pillars are needed to implement a holistic
approach to sustainable self‐sufficiency. The four pillars of
the Envision Center are:
1. Character and Leadership,
2. Health and Wellness,
3. Economic Empowerment, and
4. Educational Advancement

The City of Arlington, with the Arlington Housing Authority
applied to HUD to become an EnVision Center in early
2018. By the fall of 2019, HUD began working with staff to
create an Action Plan, conduct a site visit, and to prepare
for the official launch of the Arlington EnVision Center
which will be co‐located with the Arlington Housing
Authority.

Update:
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During the 4 quarter, the following objectives were
Mayor Williams with HUD Assistant Deputy Secretary
accomplished.
 Participated in numerous EnVision Center (EVC) Benjamin DeMarzo during the Dedication Ceremony
training opportunities
 Provided a demonstration of the EVC kiosk to
HUD and other EVCs across the country
 Continued to enroll additional participants
 Explored alternatives to payday lending with
United Way Tarrant County

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