WHEREAS
, The National Comprehensive Center for Fathers (NCCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping men transition from unemployment, homelessness and incarceration to become better fathers, employees and citizens; and
WHEREAS
, NCCF is structured using fraternities as a model to provide a sense of belonging and ownership to men who may not have ever experienced the support of other men; and
WHEREAS
, NCCF’s efforts to help men in transition includes its
Work-N-Style
program which provides free clothing suitable for job interviews and court appointments; and
WHEREAS
, The NCCF’s
Work-N-Style
program provides work attire to more than 1000 men annually and also offers free haircuts and grooming products; and
WHEREAS
, The NCCF also provides mentoring services to men in transition through its
Men-to-Men
mentoring program, to cultivate fatherhood and employment skills; and
WHEREAS
, Through its
Legal Services for Responsible Fathers
program, NCCF helps men in transition to understand their rights and obligations in legal issues related to family law, criminal law, traffic and civil court systems; and
WHEREAS
, NCCF conducts job-readiness workshops and resume development training through its
Job Education Management Services
program, allowing many of those that are difficult to place, gain re-entry into the workforce; now therefore, be it,
RESOLVED,
That the Philadelphia City Council recognizes Mr. Kofi Asante and the National Comprehensive Center for Fathers for their efforts to provide job training and other support services to fathers who have lost their jobs and homes or who are re-entering the workforce following incarceration.
FURTHER RESOLVED,
That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Asante and the National Comprehensive Center for Fathers as a sincere expression of City Council’s acknowledgement and appreciation.
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