Seedco’s Fatherhood Client Wins New York City Employment and Training Coalition Opportunity Award
September 26, 2014A Seedco Strong Fathers, Stronger Families client recently won the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) 2014 Opportunity Award in the Program Participant category. The winner was Mr. Johnny Price, a client of Seedco’s Strong Fathers, Stronger Families – BronxWorks.Learn More
Seedco Awarded a Year-Two Navigator Grant in Georgia and Tennessee
September 9, 2014On September 8, 2014, Seedco was awarded a $3.6 million second year Navigator grant to continue providing consumer healthcare access to Georgia and Tennessee residents. In 2013, Seedco led networks of community-based organizations across both states conducting public education and providing in-person enrollment assistance to the uninsured. Seedco is pleased to be continuing this important…Learn More
Fatherhood Success Story Featured on U.S Department of Health & Human Services Website
September 2, 2014A Strong Fathers, Stronger Families client was featured on the U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood website. The success story describes the client’s journey from enrollment to employment and re-engagement with his family. According to the client, “I now have a relationship with my daughter that I never had…Learn More
Seedco Awarded Community Health Advocates Grant
August 14, 2014Seedco was recently awarded a grant from the Community Service Society to provide services as part of the Community Health Advocates (CHA) program. Seedco will provide health care and health insurance post-enrollment assistance and education to individuals and small businesses.Learn More
Seedco’s Vice President of Work and Family Supports, Lisa Stein, will present at the Alliance for Health Reform and Kaiser Family Foundation’s congressional briefing on August 5, 2014 in Washington, D.C. The briefing will highlight the impact of in-person assistance programs that help consumers enroll in health coverage through the new health insurance marketplaces. The…Learn More
Seedco Acquires Aspen Institute Asset Platform
July 31, 2014After five years of development and expansion by the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, the Asset Platform has been transferred to Seedco, effective July 31, 2014. The Asset Platform provides non-profit and public sector organizations easy access to a range of resources they need to provide quality financial assistance to low- and moderate-income individuals and…Learn More
Seedco Hosts Pre-Father’s Day Healthy Living Event
June 11, 2014On Saturday, June 7, 2014, Seedco’s Strong Fathers, Stronger Families program hosted a pre-Father’s Day Healthy Living event in DeWitt Clinton Park in New York City. The event brought out over 33 fathers (86 total with family), who were able to receive valuable information on nutrition, physical fitness, SNAP benefits, health insurance and more. Highlights…Learn More
Seedco’s Georgia Navigator Team Attends a Press Conference with Secretary of US Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius
March 10, 2014On March 10th, 2014, Seedco’s own, Huxie Wilkins and William Rencher, attended an Affordable Care Act press conference at the Center for Black Women’s Wellness where the Secretary of US Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, presented. Also in attendance: Chairman John Eaves, Fulton County Commissioner; Congressman Hank Johnson and CEO of The Center for…Learn More
Our Strong Fathers, Stronger Families Director recently spoke at the Pathways to Graduation Support Staff Professional Development Workshop (District 79) in New York City. District 79 serves over 5000 students between the ages 17-22. This district works with a high proportion of students with disabilities, ESL students, the economically disadvantaged and students who have previously…Learn More
Seedco has been awarded an EARN Maryland Planning Grant through funding from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR). A Strategic Industry Partnership was initiated to focus on the health care industry in Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford Counties. Seedco is the lead for a group that includes seven employers and six diverse entities….Learn More