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Working
with the little ones is sometimes challenging, but always
rewarding. On most days tutors have to
meet the needs of three or more
students; volunteers are needed Monday through Friday.
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Empowering
kids need you!
GREENVILLE – Can you set aside an hour a week for the youth of our
community? If so, we have students ranging from kindergarten through
eighth grade who could use your help.
The Empowering After School Program (ASP) - by multiple measures: a
Greenville Schools MAP Data comparison, and feedback from parents,
teachers and the kids themselves - has been successful in helping
students improve their academic skills. A combined effort of Greenville
teachers and staff, Edison State students and caring adults and
organizations in the community have had a huge impact on the academic
needs of over 200 students in Empowering programs over the past two
years.
Unfortunately, there are too many students who need help that the ASP
doesn’t have the resources to meet. There is a waiting list this year;
often tutors have to work with three or more students at a time. The
program needs YOU.
There is a little over a month to go in this year’s ASP, after which
the Summer Tutoring Program at Edison State Darke County Campus and the
Greenville Public Library kicks in. Volunteers are needed to finish the
school year and for the summer sessions.
If you are able to help, go the Greenville Elementary and Middle School
at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, sign in on the Elementary side as an
ASP Visitor and go to the cafeteria. One of our coordinators will
explain how the program works, including volunteer responsibilities and
restrictions, and set up a schedule based upon your availability. We
need help Monday through Thursday from 3 to 4, 3:45 to 5 or both hours,
and Fridays from 3:45 to 5 p.m.
Want to help but not sure about working directly with the students? See
other ways you can help the kids in our community at
http://www.countynewsonline.org/empowering-help.html
Still want more information? Call Edison State at 937-548-5546. A
coordinator will be happy to meet with your group or organization to
talk about the Empowering programs. Or send a message through Facebook
Empowering Darke County Youth, or email
empoweringdarkecountyyouth@gmail.com.
Let tomorrow’s citizens know that today’s citizens care.
The Empowering Mission: Empowering Darke County Youth is a United Way
Partner Agency providing After School and Summer Tutoring programs to
assist students in the areas of language arts and math with the goal of
Strong Students for a Strong Community.
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