Carey, the Museum, Library, Holy Cross Ministries and other have been
working with Jessica and the Rec Dept. on bringing activities to the kids at
different affordable-housing apartment complexes. We had a summer program
last year and also applied for a grant with United Way. We will put a
year-round program in place, with visits to 4 different complexes.  Twice a
month during the school year and once a week during the summer.

To add to what Lisa had said: it seemed to us that many times it wasn't
necessarily a money issue, but more about transportation and whether any of
the parents were available to drop off their kids for activities. Therefore,
it is a goal of ours to also take the kids on the bus and show them how to
use the free bus system so they can learn how to get to the Boys and Girls
Club, how to get to the Library, etc.

It seems to me like there is more programs offered for younger kids, but
maybe we can come up with something for teenagers which seems to be a harder
group to reach out to.



Thanks, Johanna