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 September
19, 2007 (Boca Raton, Fla.) - The Haven's young men will continue to learn
essential work skills, thanks in part to a grant of $8,000 from the Wachovia
Foundation. Elizabeth Arevalo of Wachovia Bank presented the check to Don
Stewart, executive director at The Haven. The funds will help support The
Haven's "Early Essentials for Work Readiness" Program, which teaches the young
men employable work skills and knowledge.
"The Haven is an important asset to our community," said Elizabeth Arevalo,
Community Relations Manager for Wachovia. "By supporting The Haven and the EEWR
Program, Wachovia can help ensure the young men are prepared to live and work on
their own when they leave protective state care."
The Haven's EEWR Program is a non-traditional, team-learning, work-readiness
program for The Haven's older teens, 15-17, and those as young as 12, teaching
job and business skills, financial literacy and the value of work and its
rewards. It incorporates the top ten competencies required by employers and was
designed to assure workforce preparedness for The Haven's young men.
The Haven is an alternative home for young men, ages 9 up to 18, who have been
placed in protective care by the State of Florida. Our program is designed to
foster the development of each young man's self-esteem and independence in a
safe, loving and stable alternative home while teaching the skills necessary for
them to become self-sufficient and proud adults. The Haven is an accredited
organization through COA, the Council on Accreditation and has an "exceptional"
4-Star Charity rating from Charity Navigator. For more information on how you
can help the young men at The Haven call (561) 483-0962 or visit
www.haven4kids.org. |
