Empowering Darke County Youth
We
need YOU!
Fundraising •
Volunteering • Donations • Snacks & Supplies
Find out how you can help: empoweringdarkecountyyouth@gmail.com
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c/o Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway,
Greenville, Ohio 45331
P.O. Box 1113
Greenville, Ohio 45331
About Empowering Darke County
Youth
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After School
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Empowering
Darke
County Youth provides 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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Empowering Darke County Youth
A
United Way Partner Agency
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Dave Knapp continues support of Empowering programs
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth expresses its sincere
appreciation to Dave Knapp, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, for his continuing
support of Empowering programs. He has been a supporter since the
organization was founded in 2016. “Dave is a pillar of the community,”
said Bob Robinson, Empowering Darke County Youth Program Coordinator.
“I can’t keep... read
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Rapid Printing,
Empowering’s Unsung Hero
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth would like to thank Bob
Claudy, owner of Rapid Printing, for his years of support for the
county’s youth. “He is truly an unsung hero,” said Bob Robinson,
Empowering Program Coordinator. “He has printed all of our signup
forms, business cards and any other printing needs we’ve had since day
one. He’s never asked for a penny... read
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VFW Post 7262
Supports Empowering Programs
GREENVILLE – Greenville VFW Post 7262 Junior Vice Commander Don
Dietrich presented a check to Bob Robinson, program coordinator for
Empowering Darke County Youth. The donation will be used to help
support Empowering’s After School Program. The presentation was made at
the Coliseum at the Great Darke County Fair. The Post had T-shirts... read
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Greenville
Eagles donates to Empowering
Darke County Youth
GREENVILLE - The Greenville Fraternal Order of the Eagles recently gave
donations to Empowering Darke County Youth and five other nonprofit
organizations. The donations come from their Charitable Bingo Funds.
The Empowering donation will be used to help provide snacks and
professional tutors for the 2018-19 school year. “The board of
directors... read
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Second
National Bank supports Empowering with donation, supplies
GREENVILLE – Second National Bank donated a check for the second year
in a row, plus added much needed supplies, including paper, notebooks
and black dry-erase markers for Empowering Darke County Youth’s Summer
Tutoring and 2018-19 After School Programs. “The kids were excited,
especially about the notebooks and markers,” Bob Robinson... read
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Zechar Bailey
Funeral Home Continues
Empowering support
GREENVILLE - Empowering students and tutors join in thanking Zechar
Bailey Funeral Home for its continuing support of their tutoring
programs. Presenting the check to Empowering Volunteer Coordinator
Chelsea Jones is Greg Zechar. Zechar Bailey has a history of supporting
programs to improve services to residents of the community. Its
donation will.. read
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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.. read
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Applications
accepted for Empowering Summer
Tutoring
GREENVILLE – Applications are now being accepted for Empowering Darke
County Youth’s Summer Tutoring Program. This free program is open to
all Darke County students, kindergarten through high school. Tutoring
begins June 11. There are two program formats. The first is a
small-class format at Edison State Community College Darke... read
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Kiwanis
continues Empowering Support
Empowering presentations offered to the community - GREENVILLE –
Kiwanis of Greenville recently continued its support of Empowering
Darke County Youth with a donation for the organization’s After School
and Summer Tutoring Programs. Kiwanis and Kiwanis members have
supported Empowering since its inception in March 2016. Empowering.. read
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Greenville
National Bank continues
Empowering support
Empowering, BBBS join forces to better support local youth - GREENVILLE
– Greenville National Bank recently continued its support for
Empowering programs. The check was presented to Empowering Assistant
Program Coordinator Melissa Eve during a combined tutoring and Big
Brothers Big Sisters program at Greenville Intermediate &
Elementary... read
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Dave Knapp continues Empowering support
GREENVILLE – Dave Knapp, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, recently donated his
second check in the past six months supporting efforts by Empowering
Darke County Youth to help children struggling with their academics.
When it comes to community support, Knapp has been a powerful force for
years. He has supported Darke County athletes with... read
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Bistro Off Broadway adds Empowering to its
community support
GREENVILLE - Ted and Diana Abney, owners of Bistro Off Broadway, are
long-time supporters of the community and community programs. They
recently joined a growing list of community and business supporters
with a major donation to the Empowering Darke County Youth programs.
For years the Abneys have provided scholarships through... read
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Ramco continues its support for Empowering
programs
GREENVILLE - Ramco Electric Motors continues its support of Empowering
Programs for the third straight year. “The community has been good to
us,” said Jase Barhorst, Ramco Human Resources Manager. “We want to
give back where we can. Helping our children build their future is a
good way to do it.” Barhorst responded to the progress Empowering
had... read
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Greenville Eagles supports Empowering
programs
GREENVILLE - Greenville Eagles 2177 made a major contribution to
Empowering Darke County Youth recently. Noting the progress
Empowering’s After School Program has made working with students
struggling academically, Eagles Trustee Brent Siders said this is what
the Eagles is about… the youth in the community. The Greenville Eagles,
a fraternal organization, promotes service to family... read
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Empowering to
hold first volunteer meeting
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will be holding a volunteer
organizational meeting at Tribute Funeral Homes Greenville, 1000 N.
Broadway, Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. “Our kids are the future of our
community,” said Melissa Eve, Assistant Program Coordinator. “If you
agree, then come help us. We have a job for you!” She added... read
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Empowering
program seeks assistant coordinator, tutors
Empowering Darke County Youth is seeking an assistant program
coordinator, as well as two licensed or experienced tutors, to assist
with its After School and Summer Tutoring Programs. “We’ve had
tremendous support from the community, but the demand for help still
exceeded our ability to provide it,” said program coordinator Bob
Robinson... read
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Empowering thanks the Ketrow Foundation for
its support
GREENVILLE – The Empowering Darke County Youth Board of Directors and
the students it serves thank the Ketrow Foundation for its support of
the Empowering After School and Summer Tutoring programs. “Thanks to
the Ketrow Foundation and other local support, we will be able to bring
in qualified, licensed educators to improve our After School and... read
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Empowering thanks Lydia Schaurer Trust for
its support
GREENVILLE – The Empowering Darke County Youth Board of Directors and
the students it serves thank the Lydia Schaurer Memorial Trust for its
support of the Empowering After School and Summer Tutoring programs.
“Thanks to the Lydia Schaurer Trust and other local support, we will be
able to bring in qualified, licensed educators to improve our After
School and Summer Tutoring... read
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Empowering
After School kids enjoy Santa
visit
GREENVILLE – Parents and children enjoyed a surprise visit from the
jolly old man in the red suit as they celebrated completion of the
first 11 weeks of their After School Tutoring Program. More than 40
students, many with their parents, along with some teachers, showed up
in the Greenville Elementary cafeteria recently – not to work, as
they... read
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Wayne HealthCare promotes healthy snacks
for Empowering youth
The Empowering Darke County Youth After School Program kicked off Oct.
2 with a huge increase over the previous year in the number of students
needing help. Major changes in the operation of the program were
required; one of them is in providing snacks. Wayne HealthCare
Foundation came to the rescue with a significant donation to assure
that... read
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Classic car
show helps Empowering youth
Dave Niley, Kenny Erwin and the Rolling 50s Classic Car Club wrapped up
their 35th Annual Fall Cruise-In Car Show with donations to three
deserving entities: The Shriners Hospitals, Cancer Association of Darke
County and Empowering Darke County Youth. Coming off a successful event
Sept. 9, the Club was able to improve on its donations the previous... read
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Dave Knapp adds Empowering to his community
support
GREENVILLE - Dave Knapp, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, has been active and
supportive of community programs and services for the 23 years he has
been in business. His support ranges from providing vehicles for
parades to donations to organizations such as Gathering at Garst,
Cancer Association of Darke County and more. He has... read
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Empowering student builds robot at the
library
Walk into the Young Adult section of the Greenville Public Library on a
recent Wednesday afternoon and be prepared to be tracked by a robot.
Initially the robot was programmed to go up and down the book aisles…
maybe looking for a book on robotic sportsmanship. During its final
exploration, the robot could be found leaving the Young Adult section
and... read
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Second National Bank supports Empowering
youth programs
Second National Bank joins community organizations, businesses and
individuals in supporting Empowering Darke County Youth’s goal to
provide needed educational support to the county’s young people. SNB
actively supports the community it serves through financial support for
local non-profit organizations. Serving Darke County for more... read
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Brethren Retirement Community donates to
Empowering programs
Brethren Retirement Community has been serving senior citizens in Darke
County and surrounding areas for over a century. Through a recent
donation to Empowering Darke County Youth, BRC also continues to serve
community young people. Brethren Retirement Community has been a strong
force in the community since its founding 115 years ago. Today... read
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Zechar Bailey
donates to Empowering programs
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home joins a growing community of individuals,
organizations and businesses in supporting Empowering Darke County
Youth Programs. Phillip Pierri, Location Manager, said they appreciated
the support they receive from the community and wanted to give back.
“The Empowering programs are a good way to do this,” he said. The
Empowering Board, tutors and students... read
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Chalmers family
takes Empowering seriously
Kendra Chalmers, vice president of Empowering Darke County Youth, said
a year and a half ago, “I want other children to have the same
opportunity my children had.” She recalled her oldest, Kayden, had
received tutoring over the summer in 2015, and it had helped him
considerably as he was entering third grade. Her daughter, Nevaeh, who
was just... read
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MJS Plastics
supports community with Empowering donation
MJS Plastics supports the environment through its plastics recycling
business, and its community with a recent donation to Empowering Darke
County Youth. MJS Plastics, Inc. is a full service post-industrial
plastic recycling company. It serves a wide range of industries
throughout the Midwest and Southeast. MJS helps to manage plastic
waste, reduce... read
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Calm Supply
donates needed supplies to Empowering Program
GREENVILLE – “Do you have a place you can store a 1,000ct case of 8-oz
cups?” asked Carrie Swiger, a parent whose child attends the Empowering
Darke County Youth After School Program. The answer was yes, and a
couple days later, her husband, Mike Swiger, delivered the cups, plus
drinks and snacks. “Our daughter really likes this program,” Swiger
said... read
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Ramco Electric
Motors donates to Empowering
Programs
GREENVILLE – Ramco Electric Motors gives back to the community with a
check to Empowering Darke County Youth for its After School and Summer
Tutoring programs. Dave Dunaway, owner and president of Ramco, said he
was grateful to the community that has supported his company’s growth
over the years. “We want to give back,” he... read
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Empowering
Darke County Youth holds
fundraiser bake sale
GETTYSBURG – Kendra Chalmers, Empowering Darke County Youth board
member and vice president, holds her first bake sale fundraiser for
2017. Two fundraisers in 2016 had a significant impact on funding
available for the Summer Tutoring and After School Programs. The recent
fundraiser was held courtesy of Lavy’s Corner Mart in Gettysburg... read
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Scott Zumbrink donates to Empowering
Programs
GREENVILLE – Darke County Treasurer Scott Zumbrink shows his strong
support for the community with a personal check to Empowering Darke
County Youth for its After School and Summer Tutoring programs.
Zumbrink, a member of Kiwanis of Greenville, has served the Darke
County community as its treasurer for nearly 25 years. A farm family...
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Oliver Floyd,
Braund Pope Funeral Homes donate to Empowering Programs
GREENVILLE – Eric Fee, owner of Oliver Floyd and Braund Pope Funeral
Homes, continues his support of Empowering Darke County Youth programs,
presenting his first of two checks for 2017 to Krista Stump, Empowering
treasurer. Shortly after purchasing Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in
January 2016, Fee added Empowering Programs to his... read
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Greenville
Federal donates to Empowering’s After School Program
GREENVILLE – Nick Good, Greenville Federal Bank, made a trip recently
to the Empowering Darke County Youth After School Program. It was a
Friday afternoon; students had wrapped up their weekend homework, and
all were ready for a photograph. Greenville Federal made a donation to
Empowering’s After School Program. It was accepted with appreciation... read
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Greenville National Bank supports
Empowering programs
Lisa Martin, Marketing & Development Officer for Greenville
National Bank, recently presented a check to Empowering Darke County
Youth for its After School and Summer Tutoring programs. She got to
meet some of the kids the local bank was supporting. “This is a good
program,” she noted, “one that is definitely needed in the county.”
Greenville... read
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Kiwanis supports Empowering programs
Kiwanis of Greenville, plus long-time Kiwanian and board member Al
Greiner, recently made donations supporting the Empowering Darke County
Youth programs. The funds will be used for the After School Program at
Edison State Community College and, once school is out, the Summer
Tutoring Program at the Greenville Public Library. Kiwanis... read
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Empowering’s
Holiday Reading kept student
minds active
GREENVILLE - An even dozen youngsters participated in at least one of
the five Holiday Reading Sessions sponsored by Empowering Darke County
Youth. Sessions were held on the Edison State Darke County Campus
during the long winter break while finishing touches were put on GCSD’s
new K-8 building. “The Christmas holiday season... read
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Edison Darke
County students a force in the community
GREENVILLE - Edison State Community College, Darke County Campus, is
about higher education, but it’s also about something else… it’s about
“community.” Edison students reached a milestone this semester,
providing well over 1,000 hours of community service, reaching as many
as 1,500 students in four Darke County School...
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After school
program is growing,
By Carolyn Harmon, charmon@dailyadvocate.com
Many sustain the program – GREENVILLE — Since September, Empowering
Darke County Youth’s After School Program has been enrolling
kindergarten through fourth-grade students at the Edison State
Community College Darke County Campus. Empowering Darke County Youth
became official June 2. While the the focus of the organization is K-4
at-risk youth, the goal is to meet a variety of needs for Darke County
young... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth… Community
Service to help our kids!
Would you like to help our kids be the best they can be? Then we have
an opportunity for you! We are building an EMPOWERING TEAM of
volunteers dedicated to seeing the continued success of Empowering
Darke County Youth programs, including The After School Program and
Summer Tutoring. Our focus is on making sure ALL... read
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Edison students
speak out about After School Program, By Bob Robinson
“This program was a phenomenal experience. It helped me grow as a
person; some days I didn't want to be there or had a bad day and I
would have to put all that aside because some of the kids could be
having a rough day and I’d need to be there for them.” “In my personal
opinion I believe that the After School Program could make the
difference for a child who may be... read
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United Way
supports Empowering’s After School Program
The Darke County United Way recently supported the Empowering Darke
County Youth’s After School Program with a Community Fund Grant to
supplement its volunteer base with experienced licensed tutors.
“Volunteers are the backbone of this program,” said Bob Robinson,
Volunteer Coordinator and Empowering Board Member. “We would never
have... read
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ASP looking for qualified tutors
Empowering Darke County Youth is looking for qualified adults to work
in its After School Program. Individuals must love kids and be
experienced working with youngsters, typically K-6. Most need help in
homework while others need help with their basic skills such as
reading, writing and math. Empowering’s After School Program meets... read
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After School
Program impacts students, volunteers and the community
The Greenville school bus pulls up in front of Edison State Community
College Darke County Campus. The door opens and, one-by-one,
kindergarten through fourth grade students climb off and head inside.
Volunteers are waiting for them. Some days there will be 25-30
students, others nearly 40. Students from South School or other
districts are... read
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Empowering’s
After School Program students achieve honors
Empowering Darke County Youth’s After School Program students at Edison
State Community College have received their first quarter report cards.
Several East students brought their special Achievements with them Nov.
18. Pictured, they are: HONOR ROLL 4th Grade: Payton Herrmann; MERIT
ROLL 4th Grade (L to R): Ibrahim E.B. Fall, Olivia Flatter... read
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After School
Program at Edison DCC off to great start
GREENVILLE – “This After School Program is an amazing tool that
inspires and empowers the next generation,” said Edison student Shayna
Emrick. “It gives the children a role model to look up to and a new
friend.” Shayna was among the 15 Edison students who began tutoring
younger students in a new program at Edison State Community College... read
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Greenville
schools, Edison DCC partner in After School Program
GREENVILLE – “Greenville Schools cares ‘a bunch’ about its students,”
said Andrea Townsend, GCSD Director of Administrative & Pupil
Personnel Services. “We know that it takes all of us to help them
succeed. “This program offers such an awesome opportunity,” she
continued. “It’s the collaborative approach… Greenville Schools... read
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The priceless
value of two quarters, By Bob Robinson
As tutoring wraps up for the summer, Empowering tutors can feel a sense
of accomplishment over the students they have helped. Caregivers
appreciated our efforts… just as important, the students seem to have
appreciated our efforts. It is a great feeling seeing these kids
progress; watching as they begin to understand some of their math
problems, read more... read
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Local tutoring
organization to hold fundraisers
Empowering Darke County Youth has two fundraisers planned, the first a
Bob Evans Fundraiser on Tuesday and the second a car wash at Dave Knapp
Ford Lincoln in August. Pick up a flyer at Greenville Public Library
from now through Tuesday, and at Edison Community College on Monday or
Tuesday and enjoy a great meal at Bob Evans in Greenville... read
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Empowering
president talks about helping at-risk kids
“As many as one out of 10 Darke County students don’t graduate on time.
Many of them simply drop out of school,” said Eric Fee, president of a
new organization, Empowering Darke County Youth. The local business
owner of Oliver Floyd and Braund Pope Funeral Homes talked to Kiwanis
of Greenville members and guests about these challenges.... read
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Limited
tutoring openings still available
More than 40 students will receive needed tutoring this summer courtesy
of eight qualified tutors and education professionals. While afternoon
and evening schedules are full at this time, there are still some spots
available for morning sessions. This is a free tutoring program
established by Empowering Darke County Youth. While it is... read
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‘Empowering’
seats Board, begins summer tutoring
Empowering Darke County Youth, a group of concerned individuals
dedicated to helping at-risk kids, recently seated its Board of
Directors, began the process of seeking 501c3 non-profit status and
kicked off its summer tutoring program. Eight qualified tutors are
helping more than 40 students this summer. They will be working various
hours at space.... read
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Fundraising
efforts continue for summer tutoring
GREENVILLE - As many families begin to prepare for their summer
vacations and other activities, the Chalmers family, once again, is
preparing to “empower” local youth through summer tutoring. Kendra
Chalmers, her two children Kayden and Nevaeh, and her mom Tanya
McConnell, spent their Saturday at Rural King holding their.... read
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