CREATING PURPOSEFUL PATHWAYS
FOR YOUTH!
Inform
To create opportunities, whilst encouraging a spirit of excellence.
Inspire
To encourage youth to reach for their dreams.
Ignite
To bring about a burst of goals and dreams.
RESEARCH TELLS US...
Attending afterschool programs can improve students’ academic performance. A national evaluation found that over 40 percent of students attending 21st Century Community Learning Center programs improved their reading and math grades, and that those who attended more regularly were more likely to make gains.
Working families and businesses also derive benefits from
afterschool programs that ensure that youth have a safe place to go while
parents are at work. Parents concerned about their children’s afterschool care
miss an average of eight days of work per year, and this decreased worker
productivity costs businesses up to $300 billion annually.
Afterschool programs can play an important role in encouraging physical activity and good dietary habits. Participation in afterschool programs has been associated with positive health outcomes, including reduced obesity.
Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.
Anne Lamott