Sin-cere Multiservice Inc . helps individuals make sense of money starting at an early age . Staff members frequently volunteer at elementary schools and after-school programs to teach life skills and financial literacy to students , while also offering mentorships to young adults . The business partners with local nonprofits and community partners to organize outreach programs that foster financial literacy , entrepreneurship and personal development for underserved populations . The Financial Literacy Program provides support to schools , correctional facilities and community centers by educating individuals on budgeting , saving , investing and debt management . The hope is to empower individuals to take control of their finances and achieve long-term financial stability .
Sin-cere teams up with the Rhode Island Department of Corrections , for example , to teach incarcerated individuals financial skills that will help them reintegrate into society after being released from prison .
It also runs workshops to teach entrepreneurs how to launch a business . The curriculum covers business planning , marketing strategies and financial management to help future business owners turn their ideas into successful ventures .
Sin-cere Multiservice Inc . also partners with Spurwink of Rhode Island , an organization that supports individuals with disabilities , to create an inclusive employment program that provides meaningful employment opportunities and fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity . They work with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare , Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals to support this initiative and encourage other small businesses to do the same .
JUDGE ’ S TAKE : “ I loved this organization ’ s mission . Financial literacy is so important , and I enjoyed reading about their programs to teach it to individuals who might not otherwise receive it , like at the Adult Correctional Institutions . It ’ s something that can really make a difference in a person ’ s life .” — Lauren Clem
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COURTHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
HONORABLE MENTION , MICRO CATEGORY :
9 employees or fewer
LOCATION : West Kingston , courthousearts . org
The Courthouse Center for the Arts provides free arts and music programs for children of all ages and abilities . Volunteer instructors help children develop their musical and theatrical abilities , which also helps improve their vocabulary , lessen anxiety , teach sentence structure and increase speaking abilities and motor skills . Volunteers have also worked with Looking Upwards to host Just Dance , a free monthly dance and pizza party for differently abled children and young adults . JUDGE ’ S TAKE : “ The Courthouse Center for the Arts gives kids an outlet to be creative and gain confidence in a safe space with passionate volunteer instructors providing support .” — Jamie Coelho
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