Population Served
{Demographics}
Youth 10-18
Young Adults 19-25
Years Old:

Population Served
{Demographics}
Youth 10-18

Young Adults 19-25

Years Old:

Promoting Inclusion of All
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American Indian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
LGBTQ+
Women
Disabled
Veterans
Impoverished

Demograhics

Young Adults 19-25 Years Old & Older Depending On Social Situation.
80% Come From Single Parent Families /or Live With A Grandparent Or Other Caregiver.
Virtually All Participants Qualified For The Government Free Lunch Program,
And Are Considered Low-income.
30% Females 70% Males
70% African American, 30% Caucasian/others
visitors.

Community Need

There is a tremendous need, especially for high-risk youth in low-income neighborhoods, for programs that provide activities and support for children during the after school hours and throughout the summer and year.

In 2015, the Children Defense Fund reported that violent crime by young people ages 10-17 peaks between

3 and 7 PM; children and teens in poor neighborhoods are struggling for direction and positive opportunities and are needed to keep safe and on-track; a majority of all American 4th graders cannot read or do math at grade level, including more than five of six African American children.

In addition, a study published in Pediatrics magazine found that 8thgraders who were left alone after school reported greater use of cigarettes, marijuana, and alcohol than those in adult-supervised settings.
Current research indicates that supervised after-school and summer programs not only keep children safe and out of trouble, they also significantly improve their academic achievement.