MIDTOWN PARTNERS INC
215 MCTYERE STREET, JACKSON, MS 39202 www.midtownpartners.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: MIDTOWN PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO BUILD A VIBRANT, HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IN WHICH TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE FAMILIES BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF MIDTOWN RESIDENTS BY BUILDING RESIDENT CAPACITY, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVING AS A CATALYST FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE.

TO BUILD A VIBRANT, HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY IN WHICH TO LIVE, WORK AND RAISE FAMILIES.

INITIATIVE 1 (EDUCATION):LITTLE SAMARITAN MONTESSORI CENTER (ESTABLISHED IN 2003): THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER PROVIDES AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 0-5 BASED UPON THE MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES FOUNDED BY MARIA MONTESSORI. THE CENTER CONSISTS OF SIX CLASSROOMS, WHICH INCLUDES TWO BABY ROOMS, TWO ONE-YEAR OLD ROOMS, ONE 2-YEAR-OLD ROOM AND A 3-5 YEAR OLD ROOM FOR A COMBINED FULL DAY ENROLLMENT OF 60. WHILE ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN FOR ALL FAMILIES, PREFERENCE IS GIVEN FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY WITH SCHOLARSHIPS BEING AVAILABLE FOR THOSE FAMILIES WHO MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING AN ECONOMIC BARRIER. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION OF MID JACKSON (ESTABLISHED IN 2011): THE COMMISSION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS THE HOST FOR ALL INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY MIDTOWN PARTNERS AND RELATED TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THE MISSION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COMMISSION IS TO HELP ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD WHO ENTERS KINDERGARTEN IS PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY READY TO LEARN. PROGRAMS INCLUDED:O EXCEL BY 5 CERTIFICATIONO PARENTING 411O EARLY LINKS TO INNOVATIONO EARLY CARE CULTIVATIONO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERPROJECT INNOVATION (AN EXPLORATORY LEARNING AFTER SCHOOL EXPERIENCE - ESTABLISHED IN 2009): PROJECT INNOVATION IS A CHILD-CENTERED AND COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE BASED ON INTELLECTUAL EXPLORATION. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES FOR APPROXIMATELY 90 5TH TO 8TH GRADE STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS WHO ATTEND MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM IS FOUNDED UPON THE COMPONENTS INVOLVING STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES RELATING TO AVIATION, COMMUNITY GARDENING, ARTS, TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (ESTABLISHED IN 2014): MIDTOWN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL IS A MIDDLE SCHOOL CHARTER SCHOOL ESTABLISHED IN MIDTOWN JACKSON DESIGNED TO SERVE STUDENTS IN 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES. MIDTOWN PUBLIC IS BUILT ON THE PREMISE THAT EXCELLENT TEACHING, GROUNDED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, SELF-EFFICACY, AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, CAN FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. FOR THE 2019/2020 SCHOOL YEAR, MIDTOWN PUBLIC HAD A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 245 STUDENTS IN 5TH THROUGH 8TH GRADES.

INITIATIVE 2 (ECONOMIC SECURITY):THE PROSPERITY CENTER OF GREATER JACKSON (ESTABLISHED IN 2010): THE PROSPERITY CENTER OF GREATER JACKSON IS AN INNOVATIVE "ONE STOP-SHOP" FACILITY OFFERING A VARIETY OF THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS NEEDED TO PREPARE AN INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AS IT RELATES TO CAREER EXPLORATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LEGAL SERVICES, CAPACITY BUILDING, ETC. THE CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH UNITED WAY OF THE CAPITAL AREA, MIDTOWN PARTNERS, AND THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. THE CENTER PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:* ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE (TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES - TANF)* WORK READY & JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES* LIFE SKILLS* BUDGET AND CREDIT COUNSELING* PREVENTIVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION* VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)* HOUSING COUNSELING* LEGAL ASSISTANCE* SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)* DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELINGTHE OFFICE SERVICES INDIVIDUALS THAT LIVE IN THE FOLLOWING ZIP CODES: 39202, 39203, 39204, 39205, 39216 AND SERVED OVER 300 CLIENTS DURING 2019/2020.

INITIATIVE 3 (HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT):NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING: IN 2019/2020, MIDTOWN PARTNERS CONTINUED TO WORK ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIDTOWN MASTER PLAN DEVELOPED IN 2010 AND UPDATING PROGRESS MAPS. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES: MIDTOWN PARTNERS WORKS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE QUALITY AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS AND HOMES FOR SALE IN THE MIDTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD. DURING 2019/2020, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO 4 HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF JACKSON IN CONSTRUCTING TWO NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSES USING HOME FUNDS TO EXPAND THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STOCK IN MIDTOWN. CREATIVE ECONOMY STRATEGY (ESTABLISHED IN 2013): MIDTOWN'S CREATIVE ECONOMY STRATEGY IS BUILT ON THE RESEARCH COMPLETED IN 2011 BY MISSISSIPPI ECONOMIC COUNCIL, MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND MISSISSIPPI ARTS COMMISSION: BLUEPRINT MISSISSIPPI AND MISSISSIPPI'S CREATIVE ECONOMY. MIDTOWN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ELSEWORKS DEPARTMENT OF MILLSAPS COLLEGE WAS SELECTED, AS THE FIRST OF THREE PILOT SITES TO TEST THE GROWTH OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY WHEN NURTURING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AND STUDIO SITES SUPPORTING THE SYNERGY OF THE EXISTING ARTS DISTRICT. DURING 2019/2020, MIDTOWN PARTNERS MADE THE FOLLOWING ADVANCEMENTS:O SERVED FOUR TENANTS AT "THE HANGER" (100% OF FINISHED SPACE OCCUPIED)O SERVED FOUR TENANTS AT "THE HATCH" (100% OF FINISHED SPACE OCCUPIED)O PURCHASED ONE ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL INCUBATOR SITE.

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