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Set -4- Success
After School
(*this program operates as a drop in center)
Success
ACADEMIC
Our Solution:
The Poughkeepsie High School's drop out rate is 24%
Compared to Duchess County's average of 7%
Provide a SAFE place for kids to be KIDS and
not worry about the problems their environment creates for them
Provide the TRUTH about who God is and how deeply he
LOVES & Cares for each of his children
The crimes per square mile in Poughkeepsie are 4X more than
the average of THE ENTIRE STATE of NY
Children growing up in the city of Poughkeepsie are faced with a variety of cultural deficiencies, as they are surrounded by violence, drugs, gangs, and other illegal activities. The most common, and possibly most harmful of all is a lack of adult supervision. This type of unstable upbringing can lead to a steep decline in self-esteem, as well as serious behavioral problems in young people. When children do not receive the love, support, and discipline of a loving mentor, their emotional and psychological development suffers greatly.
Our after school service exists to give the children in our community a safe place to go after school. Set-4-Success is free for children so that no one is turned away based on their financial stability. During our time together we provide homework help, tutoring, games, free time in our game room and gymnasium, bible study, and a snack. We currently serve children from the ages of 7-14 and are in the process of developing programs for older teens.
Set-4-Success operates Mon-Fri from 2:30-5:00
*Special hours take place on days that school is not in session.
The Problem:
Provide a FREE after school setting for kids where they can get
HELP with homework and socialize with peers
34% of children in poughkeepsie live below the poverty level
which is significantly higher than Dutchess County's 10%
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