With our partners, we build strong foundations through programs that empower children and families to lead successful lives.
Afterschool Academic Program
Our Afterschool Academic Program is committed to helping children in South Sarasota County. We are a place where children can come in a safe environment for educational assistance. Our Afterschool Academic Program focuses on providing academic and emotional support to help the students believe in themselves and understand the material taught in school so that they can excel in their classes.
Students who attend our program receive the structure and academic assistance they need to succeed in school. We work hand in hand with the Sarasota County Board of Education and Sarasota Public Schools by educating and helping students with their homework, school projects, and our daily reading curriculum. Our program helps eliminate many issues at home, improves children’s social skills, and assists them in becoming above-average students in school.
We accomplish this by having currently certified teachers, through the generosity of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and individuals, working part-time to assist the students, staff, and volunteers in helping them achieve their goals. Our ratio for the program is four students to one staff, teacher, or volunteer. All students are provided with Chromebooks to log into their My SCS account to complete online assignments.
We also offer one-on-one assistance for our Specialized Varying Exceptionality Students (SVES) with homework and school assignments.
We have three state-of-the-art 86” Promethean Smart Boards to assist students in all grade levels with classroom lessons that can carry on from school to the after-school program. Last school year, 2023-2024, with a daily attendance average of 88 students, 85% finished the school year above average, this includes our IEP students. These results are from the student’s academic records and report cards through our Data Sharing Agreement with the School Board of Sarasota County. This year, we aim to have 90% of our students above-average. Our program is every Monday-Friday, 3:30–5:30 pm.
Questions?
Contact: Vanita Moses - Cook
Program Coordinator
941-483-3338 Ext. 104 or email: vmoses@laurelcivic.net
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS WHO MADE THIS EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS!
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SUPPORTERS WHO MADE THIS EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS! 〰️
Youth Empowerment
We believe that children can overcome challenges at home, in school, and in life if we show them the way.
The John Jefferson Youth Empowerment Programs
Academic Empowerment
We believe that children need to succeed academically to become independent and self-sufficient adults.
Teen Empowerment
We believe that providing teens with life skills allows them to set themselves on a course for future success.
Our Alumni
We are very proud of the accomplishments of our students who partake in our Youth Empowerment Programs. Learn from them the difference that you can make. Visit our Alumni Page to learn more.
Growing Strong STEMs
Adult Programs
Hand Up!
We believe that understanding fiscal management, interviewing and employment placement skills leads to financial independence and hope for the future.
Life Skills
We believe that helping people learn to effectively function better as a family, community member, and in the workforce reduces stress and provides pathways to success.
Access to Independence
We believe that people who have access to programs that help alleviate issues of hunger, housing, and medical care can focus on building a more stable, self-sufficient future.
Community Empowerment
We believe that adults living on the margins of society can achieve self-sufficiency when armed with the skills and training to overcome life challenges. This allows them to be productive in their community, and gives them hope for a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Food and Emergency Financial Assistance
One of the biggest challenges facing many families is hunger. Our Client Choice Food Distributions in partnership with All Faiths Food Bank are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 10 am-12 pm and 4-6 pm. Anyone in need of food is welcome. We also have an Emergency Financial Assistance program available for families in crisis.
Make a Difference
Flanzer Philanthropic Trust Extends Matching Program Through 2024
The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust has extended its contribution matching program through 2024.
Contributions can be made via PayPal, credit cards or check. Donation amounts are limited to $500 per month per agency, per household, with a maximum of $3,000 per year per agency. Be sure to Select Laurel Civic Association!
