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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Club 3-16 |
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This is an after-school program that meets twice a week at the Salvation Army targeting elementary school age children and at-risk, low-income families. The program includes homework help, recreation, supper/snacks, crafts, community speakers, field trips and character-building lessons from the Bible. |
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| Priority Area: | Environment and Recreation |
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2, B) Increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults |
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Goal: |
To provide a safe place where at-risk children can receive positive guidance from role models and mentors giving them increased self-esteem and power to make positive life choices and to support families. |
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The program utilizes mentors, networking with community groups such as neighborhood associations, police schools, businesses, etc. |
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| Timeline: |
Ongoing |
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| Indicators: |
Parental involvement, positive feedback from neighborhood, teachers, police. |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By becoming a volunteer mentor |
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| Contact Information: |
The Salvation Army, 290 Bedford Street, Fall River, 508-679-7900 |
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