Through Good Samaritan Ministries - Faith in Youth, 7 full-time AmeriCorps members, 4 half-time, and 4 quarter-time AmeriCorps members will establish a mentoring program for children attending the area's 6 middle schools, with the goal of improving academic achievement and promoting a sense of well being, particularly for youth at-risk due to isolation or poverty. Mentors will be recruited and the program supported through partnerships with local churches and faith-based organizations located near the schools served. Corps members serving out of five area churches will assist with the recruitment of 105 community volunteers to serve as one-on-one mentors for youth. Members also provide after school activities at least two days per week and academic assistance at least once per week. The program strives to help 75% of the 400 youth served to achieve positive behavioral changes, as measured by youth surveys and parental feedback.
County served: Ottawa
Contact Information: Robyn Afrik, Program Director
Good Samaritan Ministries
513 East Eighth Street, Suite 25
Holland, Michigan 49423
Phone: (616) 392-7159 X107
Email: rafrik@goodsamministries.com
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