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When we look at the UNCF slogan "a mind is a terrible thing to waste" The minds of our youth need to be inspired to learn and get along with one another.
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Today's youth and families face many obstacles such as community violence, strained relationships, academic and legal challenges, unresolved trauma and unaddressed/undiagnosed mental health issues. In order to achieve more desirable outcomes these obstacles must be addressed. We feel that the Educare Community Outreach Program will help meet and reduce the violence and destructive behavior that is occurring in our community! 

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A Little About the Director:I am a retired license certified teacher in the state of Illinois.

I received a BS degree in Special Education and a Master in Curriculum and Instruction. I received numerous awards for my instruction utilizing technology with math and science. During my career I was awarded the Award of Merit from the State Board of Education in the Those Who Excel Award Program. I also received Math/Science Scholarship Award from the Suburban Cook County Region for integrating Math and Science using technology." 

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Our Mission is to create and maintain an effective environment by establishing behavioral supports and social culture needed for all youth and stack holders in our community to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. To instill the lifelong values of teamwork and individual responsibility in daily tasks in a healthy environment.To build individual character, confidence and skills through a wide range of sports, workshops and cultural activities.

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We plan to organize and implement a Summer Camp Outreach Program during the summer months for recreational opportunities. We will also offer tutoring classes in all academics areas, Career Planning, Technology and Entrepreneurship.

 

We plan to have our community center open - during the summer months - Saturdays from (11:00-- 2:00 p.m.) and 5 days out of the week during the Fall and winter months-- (Schools are in session).Mondays through Fridays 3:00-7:00 p.m. Beginning winter 2024 we will provide online classes

Other activities will include: The following:

 

(1) We will have guest entrepreneurs speakers

(2) Interactive Seminars focusing on Technology

(3) Planned field trips to places of businesses, and visits to museums

(4) Basketball Tournaments for Austin Community and surrounding Neighborhoods