EVERETT — The Verizon Foundation has provided $326,000 in grants to local organizations to help the unemployed and the regional economy.
"Workforce development and technology advancement are keys to economic stimulus in Western Washington," John Gustafson, external affairs director at Verizon Northwest, said in a statement. "Verizon is committed to help ensure our region has a diverse, competitive workforce and the technological tools to move our economy forward."
Recipients of the grants, which were awarded following a competitive process that began in February, include:
Center for Business and Employment Development, $50,000. To help fund the Snohomish County Today and Tomorrow project aimed at promoting the county as a site for businesses looking to expand or relocate.
Center for Career Alternatives, Everett, $10,000. For a variety of services provided by the Youth Opportunity Center.
Chinese Information and Referral Service, Seattle, $20,000. To provide computer training to low-income people and immigrants with limited English ability.
City Year, Seattle, $18,000. Youth job training.
Discovery Institute, Seattle, $25,000. Research, writing and lectures on broadband deployment.
Everett Area Chamber of Commerce, $10,000. To create a new Web site with advanced information for members and the community and tools for small businesses.
Everett Community College Foundation, $15,000. To buy laptop computers for online classes in business technology and accounting.
Everett Symphony Orchestra, Everett, $10,000. Educational Web site.
Foundation for Private Enterprise Education, Olympia, $5,000. To provide scholarship aid for low-income students attending business education programs.
Northwest Small Cities Services, Seattle, $10,000. To help small communities understand technology and conduct technology assessments.
Npower, Seattle, $12,000. Technology training for nonprofit organizations.
Opportunity Council, Bellingham, $3,000. Self-service kiosk on north Whidbey Island to provide low-income people with job information.
Partnership for Learning, Seattle, $10,000. Provide forums in Everett, Wenatchee and the Tri-Cities about school reform efforts and the new graduation requirements.
United Way of Snohomish County, Everett, $45,000. Matched savings programs to encourage low-income people to save to meet important goals.
University of Washington, Bothell, $6,000. Scholarships for serious students who need financial aid.
University of Washington Women’s Center, Seattle, $12,000. Career development for women.
Washington Policy Center, Seattle, $25,000. Conference for small business owners and policymakers.
Wilderness Technology Alliance, Redmond, $15,000. Technology summer camp at Mount Rainier National Park.
YMCA of Snohomish County, Everett, $5,000. Connecting low-income youth with technology.
YMCA of Snohomish County, Marysville, $15,000. Engineering summer camp.
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