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WHEREAS, Helping Ourselves Produce Excellence (H.O.P.E.) For Tomorrow, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the involvement of individuals in high risk behaviors by building healthy self-image, self-esteem and self-expression through involvement in pro social activities; and,
WHEREAS, H.O.P.E. for Tomorrow believes that through positive social experiences, individuals will have a sense of responsibility and hope in the future; and,
WHEREAS, they have many pro social activities to help with their mission such as K.E.Y.S. Life skills, which helps develop goal setting, decision making, and communication skills; and Jambia Jumpstart, a health and fitness program designed to improve the behavioral patterns of both adolescents and adults; and,
WHEREAS, H.O.P.E. For Tomorrow partners with Junior Achievement, to provide a training program for youth titled "Minding My Business" which teaches entrepreneurial skills such as check writing, how to balance an account, shopping techniques and how to create a budget; and,
WHEREAS, at the end of the training program, participants showcase their work in front of community members, and business and government leaders; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend H.O.P.E. For Tomorrow, Inc. for bringing a sense of pride and accomplishment to our youth; and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, September 16, 2014, to be "H.O.P.E. For Tomorrow Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.