Programs

  • Adult Basic Education Program

    108 participants enrolled to learn basic reading, writing and math skills through one-to-one and small group instruction. Students are 16 or older and are not enrolled in public school. They seek to improve their lives and the lives of their families through education. 25 students completed high school and 18 entered college or other training. 48 students received scholarships for testing fees ranging $15 to $75 per person and totalling $2,581. Checks were written to the test center so they could not be used for anything else. Scholarships were from local donations and not from government funds.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $105.7K

  • Family Literacy Initiative

    Family Literacy activites included the distribution of 586 new books to low-income children 0-5 years old and enrolled in Head Start or Early Head Start. Books were purchased with funds from the Kiwanis and distributions were staffed by volunteers. Children get to choose their books and take them home to read over and over with their families.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $982

  • Program 1 [2024]

    175 participants enrolled to learn basic reading, writing and math skills through one-to-one and small group instruction. Students were 16 and older and not enrolled in public school. 51 students completed their high school equivalency diploma, 22 entered postsecondary education and 69 gained employment. Explanation of grants: 60 students received scholarships for testing fees ranging from $15 to $75 per person and totaling $2,619. Fees were paid directly to the test center so the funds could not be used for any other purpose.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $107.3K