Neal Communities Makes $10,000 Donation to Laurel Civic Agency
From left to right, Pat Neal, founder and chairman of Neal Communities, Valerie Fox of Neal Signature Homes, Laurel Civic Agency’s board secretary Suzanne Barksdale, board treasurer Terri Ramey and executive director Peter M. Casamento pose with a donation check alongside youth participating in Laurel Civic Agency’s programs.
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Neal Communities, the Lakewood Ranch-based home builder, recently donated $10,000 to support several community programs through the Laurel Civic Agency. Part of the funding will be used to support Laurel Civic Agency’s Job Empowerment Program, which is designed to help those struggling with employment. Through free workshops, participants learn critical workplace life skills, including how to conduct an effective job search, create a resume, interview effectively, handle stress, set goals and manage finances. Participants also learn how to develop behavior, life management and interpersonal skills to enhance their confidence and become more productive members of their communities.
Funding also will support Laurel Civic Agency’s Teen Empowerment Program, a summer camp dedicated to teaching the importance of becoming lifelong learners, leaders, community role models, productive workers and self-sufficient citizens. In addition, funding will be used to support an after-school homework program that pairs staff and volunteers with students needing assistance with their math, reading and science projects.
