| PROJECT NAME | DESCRIPTION | FUNDING | DATE APPROVED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Engagement Mobile Vehicle | The City procured a vehicle which will allow staff to meet and engage with the community in order to advance City Council’s commitment to reaching those individuals who are traditionally underrepresented and underserved. A temporary van was upfitted in the interim to host various engagement events. | $500,000 | July 1, 2022 |
| Digital Connectors | The project will provide upgrades to the Pathways Center, create a budget for Digital Ambassadors, and expand the number of Digital Connectors participants. It will also implement digital literacy and training efforts and increase computer device distribution in underserved communities. | $186,810 | Oct. 4, 2022 |
| NLC Basic Needs Initiative | Housing Options for Students Today (HOST) collaborated with members of the Raleigh/University Basic Needs Initiative to establish the HOST Home program, form a Student Advisory Council, and create a resource directory. | $290,000 | Nov. 1, 2022 |
| Partnership Raleigh | Three staggered cohorts of interns are hired to work 24 weeks each. The program focuses on hiring recent or upcoming college graduates to work in departments within the City. The purpose is to foster professional development and training, possibly leading to permanent employment | $365,000 | Nov. 1, 2022 |