Mindset: Level Up Celebration
Several participants from the MindSet Program recently “leveled-up” in a ceremony celebrating their...
Meet Tamir: A Little Man With A Big Heart
Through the eyes of a kid, the Out of School Time (OST) program may seem like all fun and games, but in the communities where it’s offered, OST is known to be much more.
Read MoreMeet Sandra: A Focused Mother Ready to Move On
Growing up, Sandra was a self-proclaimed wild child who would argue, stay out late, and cause her mother to worry.
Read MoreMeet Robin: A Strong Woman with a Story of Triumph
Late one evening, after a night of partying and heavy drug use, Robin realized enough was enough. As she stood outside waiting for the bus to arrive, she knew she had hit rock bottom.
Read MoreMeet Cheara: A Family Man with High Hopes for His Community
On any given Sunday, Cheara fixes breakfast for his family while his wife rallies their kids together for church.
Read MoreMeet Cheryl: A Bright Star with an Even Brighter Future
On the day Cheryl met up to share her story, classmates cheered for her from the schoolyard as if she were leaving for some big Hollywood movie premiere.
Read MoreMeet Helga: A Selfless Grandmother with a Full House
During the school year, Helga’s grandkids attend the ECS OST program in Feltonville. “My day is never done,” Helga said. “If it wasn’t for the program and the school ... I’d go crazy. No breaks. Some days I say I wish I could get [rest].” But when you’re the beating heart of your family, rest is scarce.
Read MoreMeet Santino: A Hardworking Father with a Wise Outlook
“A lot of it I did not understand, and I felt like I was lost,” he said. “I really didn’t know what to do. I had to grow up.
Read MoreMeet Victoria & Dhameer: Peer-to-Peer Support
When you first meet Victoria and Dhameer, you’d think you were among longtime friends, but, in fact, they just met today. That’s one of the draws of our Seeing Youth Succeed (SYS) program – peer-to-peer support and immediate friendships. Both teens are extremely bright and share ambitious dreams.
Read MoreMeet Chase
Today, Chase is an OST intern, spending much of his time assisting the staff with “whatever they need help with that day,” as he puts it.
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