Second Start, in conjunction with Ascentria Community Services, has received a $15,000 grant from the Lincoln Financial Foundation to provide employment and employability services for refugees resettled in the greater Concord area. The services will focus on job readiness skill development. Obtaining employment can be difficult for new refugees if they have no U.S. work history, limited English skills, missing or non-transferable credentials, or limited transportation and childcare options. The goal is to place 45 participants in employment.
Lincoln Financial Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Lincoln Financial Group, believes in empowering people to live greater lives, which advances culture and empowers greater positive change. Its grant is part of Lincoln Financial’s annual $10 million investment in its local communities’ youth education, economic and workforce development, human well-being and arts programs.
About Second Start
Second Start is a private nonprofit organization committed to improving the economic and educational well-being of New Hampshire residents. Our goal is to help people become more productive workers, family members and community citizens. We provide supportive, affordable and effective educational programs including but not limited to: Adult Education, Job Training and Career Counseling for at-risk youth and Child Care Services.
About Ascentria Care Alliance
Ascentria Community Services is a subsidiary Ascentria Care Alliance. As one of the largest human service organizations in New England, Ascentria Care Alliance empowers people of all backgrounds to rise together and reach beyond life’s challenges. We are creating an innovative human-centered care model to help individuals and families move forward and thrive – physically, intellectually, socially, spiritually and economically. With many locations throughout the region, Ascentria serves children, youth and families; persons with developmental disabilities and mental illness; refugees, including unaccompanied refugee minors; and older adults. Through productive collaborations and partnerships, we create measurable, positive impact that enriches our communities. Inspired by our faith-based heritage and guided by compassion, courage and integrity, we envision a world in which everyone can realize their fullest potential and share with others in need. To learn more, please visit us at ascentria.org and follow Ascentria on Facebook and Twitter: @ascentria
About Lincoln Financial Foundation
The Lincoln Financial Foundation, established in 1962, is a nonprofit organization formed and supported by Lincoln Financial Group. Under the Foundation guidelines, grants are made in the areas of arts, education, human services and economic/workforce development.
