GENERAL STATEMENT
Introduction:
At T.U.R.C.
we believe that not only does one have a voice in the community, but a
responsibility to the community, as well.
Embracing this concept and recognizing the potential of Southside
Virginia, particularly the Dan River Region, we are seeking partnerships to
affect socio-economic change through education and economic reform,
particularly through the empowerment of young people and adults and the organizations
that serve them. This process calls for
the collaboration of state and local governments, educational leadership, civic
leadership and economic development organizations.
With this
vision of consistent cooperation and not isolation, service is pledged for the
betterment of the region. It is also expressed a willingness to promote a
quality of life that supports the current initiatives that propel our region
into the 21st Century, while preserving history, heritage, and hometown
values. It is particularly envisioned
the fostering of an environment that encourages ideas from the constituency
without premature assumption of the level of significance. The commitment being
made is to opportunities for inclusive leadership, to welcoming concern for the
insurance of accurate, unbiased assessment and action, to the effectiveness of
diversity and partnership, and to the productivity of successful education,
government, business and commerce.
Preface/Overview:
Combined
partnership resources ensures social enrichment through exposure (introducing young people, adults, and community leaders
to new ideas, information, places and relations), experience (providing opportunities for young people, adults, and
community leaders to apply their knowledge and skills through hands-on
activities), and engagement
(encouraging young people, adults, and community leaders to fully activate
their minds, bodies, and spirits)—key factors in genuine learning and
advancement.
Learning is
not only academic and strictly classroom-based, but often time entails elements
of voluntarism, deliberate dialogue, and direct involvement with any and all
tasks at hand.
Our network
of seventy-five (75) partner organizations and programs offers services
throughout the region, reaching more than 1,000 youth and adults. Through the
efforts of the coalition, we address the issues most important to families and
communities: building wealth in urban communities, improving socio-economic
chances of youth and young adults, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. We
work in the areas of positive youth development, adult education and job
training, health-related services, economic education, housing support,
advocacy, and economic inclusion.
