Through Good Samaritan Ministries, the Faith in Youth Partnership AmeriCorps program will engage 13 full-time, four half-time, and four quarter-time AmeriCorps members in establishing a mentoring program for youth attending the area's six middle schools. The program's goal is to improve academic achievement and promote 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. AmeriCorps members serve out of five area churches and assist with the recruitment of 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.
Counties served: Ottawa
Contact Information
Robyn Afrik, Program Director
Good Samaritan Ministries
513 E. 8th Street, Suite 2
Holland, Michigan 49423
Phone: (616) 392-7159
Email:rafrik@goodsamministries.com
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