Baldwin Promise Zone
| The Baldwin Promise Zone was initiated by the Baldwin Community Schools. Media Contact: Ayana N. Richardson Baldwin College Access Center Director and Promise Zone Coordinator 231-745-1141 Deb Smith-Olson Baldwin Promise Authority Chair 231-745-4601 |
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Baldwin Promise Zone Authority |
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| Deb Smith Olson Chair Chairman & CEO Lake-Osceola State Bank |
Paul Bigford Vice Chair Long Term Development Chair Readiness Committee Township Official |
| Vedra Gant Secretary & Outreach Director Yates Township Dial-a-Ride |
Ellen Kerans Treasurer & Outreach Chair Retired Teacher and Consultant |
| Rick Simonson Short Term Development Chair Business and Education Consultant |
Eric Lewis Outreach Plan Development Readiness Committee Semi-retired Attorney |
| Randy Howes Readiness Committee Baldwin Superintendent, Retired |
Bob Myers Outreach Lake County Commissioner |
| Judy Eversole Baldwin Community Schools Board Trustee |
Winston Welch Pastor |
| Ernie Wenger Local Business Leader |
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Community Profile: Baldwin
- Free and reduced lunch: 93.3% (state average: 46.1%)
- Unemployment rate: Lake County - 15.5%; Baldwin - 11.6%
- 27.8% African-American ; 2.3% American Indian; 0.28% Asian; 6.1% Other
- Adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.34% (state average: 24.5%)