His name was James. He was about 8 years old, with a rattail haircut and an attitude. (If you don’t remember the ‘80s or ‘90s, you really should google “rattail haircut”.) I was 21, fresh out of college, and volunteering with my church’s Vacation Bible School. I couldn’t tell you exactly what led up to […]
11-year-old Alan’s father and mother are both in prison. He and his younger siblings live with their grandma, who struggles with health problems. 13-year-old Kevin’s family has been chronically homeless for years. He and his family frequently are evicted for not paying rent, then move in with a friend or family member, and repeat the […]
1. You gave 219 kids a fun-filled (and critical!) week of summer reading in local churches at Camp Boost. 2. You helped 20 middle school girls train for and run their first 5K. 3. You helped continue kids’ mentor matches into their 3rd and 4th years. 4. You gave 50+ people who work with kids […]
We just got done with the last of our four workshops on Helping High Needs Kids, a joint effort with the Nehemiah Foundation, and graciously hosted by Maiden Lane Church of God. As our community — mentors, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, afterschool program volunteers, college students, and more — came together to learn for […]
We recently put the word out about a new series of workshops called “Helping High-Needs Kids,” coming January 11-February 2. If you haven’t read all the details yet, you can find them here. We would be delighted to have you come and learn with us! There are a bunch of great people coming to help […]
How can we do our best for the children in our midst who carry the heaviest burdens? Starting January 11, SCYM is partnering with the Nehemiah Foundation to offer a new series of four workshops designed for volunteers, mentors, church teachers and leaders, and anyone who works with children in the faith-based community. Presented by […]
SCYM will be hosting a literacy training in collaboration with David Smiddy and the Warder Literacy Center. The event is free and open to the public. Additionally, anyone who attends will be certified to tutor at our STARS afterschool program. The training will be offered twice. Below are the locations and times. We would love […]