2020

In partnership with Hazelwood Initiative and P.O.O.R.L.A.W., DCS received a Richard King Mellon Foundation grant to implement the CONNECTED program. The initiative supported more than 25 small businesses and entrepreneurs, advanced 10 startups, and delivered technical assistance through workshops, referrals, and events. Through DCS’ Community2Work® (C2W) workforce program, 286 individuals received job training and support, resulting in 151 interviews and 58 hires.