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IN THE NEWS

• Summer Scribes: A Community Impact grant to raise reading levels at Vera Court Community Center inspired summer campers to publish their own book
  SEPTEMBER 2017
  ​Vera Court super star students Kiymiah and Michael lead their peers in publishing a book during summer camp. READ MORE (page 6)
• Vera Vision: $2.2M community services infrastructure upgrade
  JULY 3, 2017
  ​Vera Court super star students Jorah and Sheila join Eight O'Clock Buzz Sam Matteson at the WORT station to share why they are excited for Vera Vision 2020. HEAR MORE
• Vera Court Neighborhood Center expansion continues
  JUNE 22, 2017
  ​Vera Court students hosted a hard hat tour to show the progress on Vera Vision 2020, Vera Court's campaign double the size of its center. SEE MORE
• Vera Vision 2020 seeks to expand
  MAY 24, 2017
  ​The idea is simple. Expand the building, expand the programming, and bring all 130 students to grade-level math and reading skills by 2020. HEAR MORE
• Vera Court Neighborhood Center looks to expand space and services on Madison's north side
  APRIL 25, 2017
  ​Vera Vision 2020 is Vera Court's campaign to provide the support and resources necessary for all of its children to read at grade level by 2020. The center is working in partnership with the schools and families to accomplish this goal. READ MORE
• Vera Court Neighborhood Center launches Vera Vision 2020
  APRIL 24, 2017
  ​Vera Court Neighborhood Center launched their $2.2M campaign Vera Vision 2020 with a Groundbreaking Ceremony. The campaign aims to provide the space, staff, books, and technology to help all of Vera Court's children succeed in school. SEE MORE
• Feeling lost in a 'land of opportunity': Cameroonian teen Vanessa Kana talks about growing up in Madison​
  JULY 27, 2016
  ​Sixty-six African immigrants obtained legal permanent residence status in Madison during the 2013 fiscal year, according to most recent data by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This included 15 Nigerians, 19 Ethiopians and 32 Gambians, all of whom, to one extent or another, had to navigate new life in Madison. A Cameroonian sixth grader underwent a similar transition nearly five years ago. Vanessa Kana is now a senior at Madison East High School, and this is her story. READ MORE
• A "box of creativity" on Madison's north side
  JUNE 2, 2016
  Melady’s “box of creativity” is in some ways emblematic of a community center which has developed creative and frugal programming in an environment stretched for resources. READ MORE
• Vera Court Youths Volunteer for International Service Day
  APRIL 16, 2016
  Armed with disposable gloves, plastic trash bags and rakes, more than 30 elementary and middle school students set outside Friday morning to clean up trash around their North Side neighborhood. READ MORE
• One year later, Madison's neighborhood resource officers making an impact
  MARCH 16, 2016
  As Madison Police Department aims to stop growing crime in our community, a small group of officers is making a big impact. SEE MORE

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PRESS RELEASES

• Local community leaders celebrate groundbreaking of expanded community center and academic services
  APRIL 24, 2017
  Local officials joined development partners, community donors, and Vera Court families to celebrate the launch of Vera Vision 2020. This $2.2M campaign will double the size of the center, renovate its existing space, and provide intensive academic programming. READ MORE
• Vera Court Neighborhood Center receives $50,000 for brand new center
  APRIL 3, 2017
  Vera Court Neighborhood Center has received a $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation toward their Vera Vision 2020 campaign. The grant will be used for much needed center renovations. READ MORE

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