For years we have supported the Weekley YMCA's after school programs and apartment outreach. On Tuesday, January 22, we got to visit some of these programs and see the actual beneficiaries. Afterward, Margarita Hernandez and Carol Gradziel presented a big check and a little check to Executive Director (and club member) Jon Kidwell.
Studies show that the most dangerous time for students to get into trouble is the time between the end of school and the time when the parent(s) get home. The Y programs fill that time gap with enrichment programs in reading, art and STEM curriculum.
L-R: Paige Fitzgerald (Y) with club members and YMCA Exec Dir (and member) Jon Kidwell at check presentation
Visiting a Pershing classroom hosting the Y afterschool kids
Pershing students had a thank you card ready for us
After school care provided at an apartment complex south of the Y (one of 4)
