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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2899 |
| Little Haiti Computer Clubhouse |
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| Requester: |
Samuel L. Diller |
Organization: |
Little Haiti Housing Association, Inc. |
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| Project Title: |
Little Haiti Computer Clubhouse |
Date Submitted |
1/14/2005 3:45:12 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Wilson |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| Little Haiti Computer Clubhouse addresses the need to develop underserved youth. This program allows youth to participate in a "drop-in" after school program that provides a safe learning environment in which members can explore their own ideas and be supported by adult and peer mentors. The program was initially funded by Intel Foundation and the United Way of Miami-Dade County and was the first in the State of Florida and has since been replicated at the YWCA of Greater Miami. Replication t other sites is possible wiht the Little Haiti Computer Clubhouse as a model |
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| Recipient: |
Little Haiti Housing Association, Inc. |
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Contact: |
Guiselle Hunter |
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181 NE 82nd Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(305) 759-2549 |
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Miami 33138 |
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Contact email: |
ghunter@littlehaitihousing.org |
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| Counties: |
Dade |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| The Computer Clubhouse at LHHA is a vibrant program, which builds a creative environment, allows youth to explore their own ideas and to use high-end software in creating dynamic and innovative projects that have real-world applications. Along with providing access to technology, the Computer Clubhouse also provides a creative and safe after-school learning environment where young people, from ages 8 to 18, from underserved communities work wiht adult mentors who can direct them through their projects, help explore their own ideas, develop skills, and build confidence in them through the use of technology. Under the guidance of community mentors, youth are able to record a CD or video, create and animate robots, and create Web pages and graphics for their own businesses. To date, we have served over 700 young people ages 8 to 18, with about 35% of those being young girls. Aside from access to technology and mentors, the Computer Clubhouse offers two main subprograms: Girl's Day and Clubhouse to College/Clubhouse to Career (C2C). The C2C supports Clubhouse members in planning for the future and realizing their potential, leveraging the technology skills and experience they receive at the Clubhouse. The Girl's Day program encourages young girls to explore technology, math and science more fully, where in a mixed environment they might be more intimitated. The Computer Clubhouse is a year-round, after-school program that invites active participation from the area youth. |
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| Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Ninety percent of youth regularly attending the program will increase their access to a wide range of computer technology, professional software and hardeware. Ninety percent of regular participants will complete and exhibit at least one major technology related project of their choosing. Seventy percent of regular participants will increase understanding of what kind of career and educational training is necessary to enter certain technology related fields. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$40,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$318,085 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Operations |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Private, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$169,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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No |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$40,000 |
To Fund: |
Operations |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
No |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
11/12/2004 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
