Programs

PROGRAMS

Current programs are:

Project R.E.A.D. (See More Information Below)

Future Initiatives:

Camp Role Model
Anger Management
Parent to Parent Group Session

Project R.E.A.D.

We Care

Project R.E.A.D. is established to strengthen our neighborhoods, schools and families, by empowering our youth through establishing respect for self and others, educating them about responsible adulthood and career aspirations, creating in them positive attitudes that impact change, teaching them the value of having self discipline and the importance of staying drug free.

Our Services:

One-on-One Mentoring
Truancy Follow Up
Homework Assistance
Anger Management
School Visits
Home Visits
Summer Camp
Parent to Parent Session

What is Project R.E.A.D.?

Project R.E.A.D. is a youth intervention program established to help youth identify with the reality of life and prepare them for Future success. Through the support and resources of parents, mentors and other caring advocates, we can help assure that our youth become and remain a positive force in our community. Our. goal is to bring those resources together in an effort to create a better more productive society.

Our Goal is to:

Improve Current Academic Deficiencies and Accelerate Student Performance
Reduce the Truancy Rate
Deter Gang Affiliation
Deter Illegal Drug Use or Sale
Improve Health & Physical Fitness
Improve Behavior and Reduce Juvenile Delinquency
Strengthen Families, Neighborhoods and Communities

Project R.E.A.D. Initiatives

INDEPENDENT MENTORING:
This service is structured to offer one-on-one mentoring services to youth, identified by their parents/guardians, with respect, behavioral and truancy concerns. The youth will receive mentoring services two days per week, to include home and school visits.

IN SCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING:
This service is offered to schools who are in need of mentoring services for an identified group of youth. Our services will consist of classroom instructions based on the R.E.A.D. curriculum. This service is also offered as an after school program, depending on the need of the requesting school.

CAMP ROLE MODEL:
This camp is a six week summer camp that targets youth between the ages of 12-17 years of age. The camp is structured to offer services
in the areas of Respect, Education, Attitude, and Discipline training. Students will have the opportunity to participate in various training exercises, class room instructions, educational field trips, recreational activities, motivational speakers, and community service projects.

Our Motto:
"SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW"