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ORGANIZATION: Project for Pride in Living (PPL)

Project for Pride in Living (PPL)’s mission is to work with individuals and families with lower incomes to achieve greater self-sufficiency through housing, employment training, support services and education.

Program Description: Project for Pride in Living Youth Development strives to empower students from low-income families to achieve success in school and in life through academic support and hands on enrichment opportunities. Techspark! is a program designed to help close the digital divide among teens by providing hardware, software and internet access. Techspark! volunteer tutor-mentors work with middle school students one-on-one or in small groups, and support the students’ social and academic growth while learning about technology. PPL Techspark! @ New Hope serves students in grades 6th-8th living in affordable housing through PPL.

Schedule & Commitment: Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm

Commitment of 2 hrs/week for the rest of the school year (January-May)

Required training: January 4th

Location: PPL Linden Place Apartments, 5501 Boone Ave, New Hope

Join us! Apply at www.ppl-inc.org/how-to-help/volunteer or contact Caitlin to learn more (Caitlin.Dougherty@ppl-inc.org / 612.455.5108)

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About Project for Pride in Living (PPL)

Location:

1035 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US

Mission Statement

PPL builds the hope, assets, and self-reliance of individuals and families who have lower incomes by providing transformative affordable housing and employment readiness services.

Description

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) is dedicated to serving individuals and families struggling with poverty, limited education, and other complex barriers to self-reliance. Over our 43-year history as a nonprofit, we have developed a broad range of highly integrated programs that help participants build more stable lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Computers & Technology
Homeless & Housing
Children & Youth, Computers & Technology, Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

5501 Boone Ave. NNew Hope, MN 55428

(45.05358,-93.391365)
 

DATE POSTED

February 22, 2016

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Youth Services
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Mentoring
  • PC Platform

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours/week, January-May

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