Downriver CARES (Community, Action, Resources, Enrichment, and Service) AmeriCorps members promote social and emotional readiness for learning and life skills development for children, adults, and families within The Guidance Center. The 53 full-time and 10 minimum-time members also encourage the community to support these efforts through volunteerism. AmeriCorps members serve community organizations and schools throughout southern Wayne County to provide assistance in a number of child development issues. Members serve 3,000 clients in the areas of youth, family and community development. Members will also recruit 800 volunteers who will serve approximately 8,200 hours for weekly community service projects.
Counties Served: Wayne and Oakland
Contact Information:
Joe Spain, Program Director
The Guidance Center
15601 Northline
Southgate, Michigan 48195
Phone: (734) 785-7705 ext. 7209
Email: jspain@iamtgc.net
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