Jump Start is an afterschool program serving children in the Meadowview Community of Sacramento, California. The program provides a safe environment for elementary and intermediate school aged children at Freeport Elementary School and New Hope Community Center. It offers academic support, nurturing mentorship, and faith building guidance to the children of Meadowview.

Philosophy
By providing a small and intimate program where students can take advantage of greater attention, Jump Start Staff believe kids are in a better position to succeed for the future and give back to their community. It is also Jump Start’s goal to maintain positive long term relationships with its kids and provide support to their families.

It takes a village to raise a child. In today’s urban village, parents, teachers, community members, social service providers all play a role in seeing to the growth of our children. Jump Start Staff also believe in collaborating with the important role players in a child’s life to help provide stability and long term growth.

Details
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
• Friday’s from 2:30pm to 5:00pm
• Tutoring and homework space
• Mentoring
• Spiritual/Character-building Time
• Snack time & Organized Recreation
• Meets at Freeport Elementary School and New Hope Community Center

In partnership with New Hope Community Church of Sacramento (NHCC), Hmong Women’s Heritage Association, and Roberts Family Development Center, NHCDC is involved in brokering relationships with community partners in efforts to reach out to at-risk youth in South Sacramento.

 NHCC along with other community organizations across the City of Sacramento will be opening up “Safe Outposts” on Friday and Saturday evenings to provide at-risk and street youth recreational opportunities and referrals to supportive services.

For more information contact:
Ron Fong  916-203-2284  or
Valerie Williams 916-335-1335.

This summer, NHCDC will be offering a summer enrichment program for youth in first through fifth grade. This years theme will revolve around having fun with science activities.

Date: July 20 through July 24 2009
Time: 2pm to 4pm

For more information to and sign up contact:
Lorraine Huang 916-402-5159