People First

People FirstUSI support is a game-changer!

People First Empowered by USI (Urban Strategies, Inc.) is successfully supporting the residents of Tidewater Gardens throughout the redevelopment of the community. The City of Norfolk is investing $3 million each year to ensure residents who choose to participate have the tools they need to succeed now and into the future.

2023-2024 Highlights

94%

577 former Tidewater Gardens households and 1,546 individuals received family support services from People First

100%

of households enrolled with People First are eligible for Right to Return

90%

As of June 30, 2024 510 of 570 families report being in good standing with their property manager/landlord

508

of our adult participants report feeling safe in their home

117

were gained between July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

72%

of target residents aged 18-64 reported receiving wage income

28,645

was the average annual income of target households – excluding those unable to work due to age or disability

37,985

at the close of the year 5 (June 30,2024), was the average household income

Building success. One resident at a time.

People FirstUSI offers customized support to fit the needs of each family through four service pillars: Housing Stability, Economic Mobility, Education, and Health and Wellness. This is achieved through a strong network of committed service providers.

Your People FirstUSI team is committed to quality outcomes.

The local People FirstUSI team is made up of “change leaders” who are personally committed to creating good outcomes for residents of communities undergoing revitalization, and to empowering the families that live within them. The team works with the City and the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority as well as partnering organizations, developers, property managers, community members and other stakeholders to build comprehensive plans around neighborhood conditions and human-service needs, always putting people first.

  1. People First Team
  2. Urban Strategies, Inc.

People First Team – Norfolk Site

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