256 – Total number of kids served 218 – Number who came to a program 3 or more times 6 – City schools represented in SCYM programs 28 – Kids who gave at least 10 hours of service with SCYM 80 – Percentage of kids surveyed after attending SCYM programs who said that “what God […]
Seven-year-old Michael* has been attending the STARS After-School program for over a year. Like many kids we meet, Michael has difficulty focusing, sitting still, and acting appropriately with his peers – and, no surprise, frequently finds himself in trouble. Recently during STARS chapel time, director Jeff Nelson had to take a “STARSbuck” away from Michael […]
Do you have 45 minutes to spare on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon? You could help a kid crush the odds, by becoming a tutor at the STARS After-School Program! We have openings for volunteer tutors at the following days and times: Tuesdays, 3:55-4:40 (Westside Christian Community) Wednesdays, 2:30-3:15 OR 3:15-4:00 (High St. Church […]
The Jones* family joined us for the first time at Westside STARS After-School Program in the fall. They have four children attending twice a week. Recently, I spoke with their father, who told me that they love the STARS program, and the kids love it too. He said that his oldest son, Brian (6th grade), […]