Published: December 04, 2009
nFocus Software Enables Group to Be First in Nation to Share Regional Data for Student Success
PHOENIX - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Legacy Foundation, the community foundation that serves Lake
County, Indiana, the Lake Area United Way, and Foundations of East
Chicago, recently joined together in a groundbreaking collaboration to
empower communities and schools in Northwest Indiana. The partnership,
named the South Shore Connection, is working with nFocus
Software to implement data-sharing strategies
throughout the region. The South Shore Connection is the
first partnership of its kind in the country, linking together multiple
cities to promote success for Indiana youth.
The intent of the data-sharing strategy is to address identified
challenges and actively work toward successful outcomes for over
22,000 youth in the Gary, Hammond, Lake Station and Merrillville school
districts. Multiple social service organizations, including the Boys and
Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana, have signed on as community partners.
Lincoln Ellis, President of the Clubs, was a catalyst for making
the South
Shore Connection a reality.
"The goal is success for our children, both in their school
careers and as future productive adults. The opportunity to share data
in a 'real-time' environment provides tremendous potential to address
these children's needs," Ellis noted. "Data sharing of this magnitude
will support our communities in being more effective and enhance our
ability to make a real difference."
Ananda Roberts, President of nFocus Software, said, "For the
first time in America, multiple cities, funders, school districts and
non-profit organizations are coming together to create meaningful
change. By using data as a common language, the South Shore Connection
is working toward solutions in schools and communities, utilizing a
shared framework and collective set of goals and objectives. nFocus
Software is honored to be the technology partner in this unparalleled
movement for change."
About nFocus Software
nFocus Software is the leading provider of data collection and
outcome measurement software to the public sector. nFocus Software's
solutions track and measure outcomes for more than 2.5 million children
across America and Canada. Our customers include non-profits, Fortune
500 companies and government agencies. Our solutions capably serve
organizations ranging from local organizations serving fewer than 100
individuals, to statewide deployments, to the United States Army, where
our solutions track the global training and mission readiness of all 1.2
million soldiers.
nFocus Software
Rachel Sikes, 602-954-9557
rsikes@nfocus.com
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