Community Organizations

There are several groups that I believe that have the interest of the children in mind.  The first group that I think is very helpful is The Boys and Girls Club.  This is a local and national organization that works in various communities to improve children skills.  It also is a mentorship program in the community.  There are various activities that go on throughout the school term and during the summer that help children build or increase skills that will help them become successful students as well as members of the community in which they live.

The next group is a local organization that has recently been organized in my community that is called saving our Youth; this group also is a mentorship program for young children, more so teens to help them get back on the right track.  This program is like a second chance at life.  People from various walk of lives serves on this committee.  They offer advice, help, or prayer to help children get the resources needed to accomplish goals or get on the right track.

The third group is another local organization in my community that is involved in restoring our youth by mentoring, teaching, and helping them to develop necessary life skills.  This group is CYIA better known as Community Youth in Action.  This organization is developing from local church leaders and community leaders.  This organization helps children develop skills through a Christian outlook.  I am currently apart of two of the three organizations and believe in the motto of all three.

Erica Hines