Make A Difference:Growing

ConnectionsChrista Harrison Bridget

Estrada Jasmyne Marshall Hannah

SullivanJan Ross Piedad

2009

Why?• According to the

National Survey of America’s Families, up to 17% of youth in the US are high in risk. Texas was ranked third highest and is above the national average for high risk urban youth.

• We believed that all kids should have great opportunities, like learning about the things that affect the world that they live in.

Globally• 1 in 5 children

around the world are not enrolled in primary school.

[Global Fund for Children]

• Social inequality affects learning opportunity in any country. [UNESCO]

• A child’s quality of life can be attributed to a good education.

Locally• Many San Antonio families face

financial difficulties, negatively affecting their children.

• Without which, many children can develop unhealthy or dangerous habits and lifestyles.

• Local organizations provide a safe, educational, and fulfilling environment for high-risk urban youth. [San Antonio Youth Center

Staff]

• Called San Antonio Youth Centers

• Dan Cook Branch• Helped with

“Birdies for Charity” fundraiser

• Talked with SAYC staff and kids

Planning Process

• Called Boys & Girls Club

• Calderon Branch

• Helped tutor kids

• Conducted interviews with staff

Planning Process

Leaves!

InterviewsBoys & Girls Club Staff

• What do you try to accomplish with these kids?Try to cater to their needs. Our Core Values are : Education, Art, Health & Fitness, Recreation & Sports, Leadership & Character Development.

- Freda Perry

Boys & Girls Club Volunteer

• What keeps you coming back here to help?I think it’s the enjoyment of knowing that kids are able to succeed…it’s important because these kids are the future.

-Veronica, Freshman Student at

OLLU,Reading Skills Tutor

InterviewsBoys and Girls Club Staff

• What unique programs are here?I teach quite a few: There’s Smart-Moves (about Drug Prevention & Peer Pressure); City Group (about money handling, sponsored by banks); Emersions (about science and math); and Healthy Habits (about Nutrition).

-Susie Saucedo • What are the results you see from these kids?

Personally, I see respect…by reaching out to them, and knowing where they’re coming from.

- Sal Tellez

InterviewsSan Antonio Youth Center Children

• What is your favorite subject at school?Science, Art, Reading

• What is your favorite thing to do at SAYC?Making art, clubs, computer class, music

• What do you wish you could do at SAYC?Scavenger hunts, gardening, cooking,

science lab

San Antonio Youth Center

• Follow their science curriculum

• Teach the kids about the importance of trees

• Talked about tree formation, products, and deforestation

Boys & Girls Club

• Introduced them to how to reach out to other people

• Helped their technological skills

• Taught them form and propriety of formal and informal communication

Video

ImpactFor both activities, we were challenged to

“THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY”And decided to offer that to kids too!

At the Boys and Girls Club, we helped the kids think globally and ponder the lives of other children in different cultures.

At SAYC, we tried to have the kids think about how trees affect their lives as well as the world they live in.

Personally… Jan

Personally… Hannah

Personally… Bridget

Personally… Jasmyne

Personally… Christa

Branches & LocationsSan Antonio Youth Centers

Dan Cook Youth Center 1215 W. Poplar

St. Jude's Youth Center 130 S. San Augustine

Laurel Heights Youth Center227 W. Woodlawn

Eastside Youth Center 227 Eross

Jefferson Youth Center 758 Donaldson Ave

Southside Youth Center 379 E. Petaluma

http://www.sanantonioyouth.org/

Branches & LocationsBoys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Calderon Branch

600 SW 19th StreetTeen Center

2626 Perez StreetCrestholme Branch

1602 Goliad Rd.Eastside Branch

3503 Martin Luther King DrCandlewood Branch

3635 Candleglenn

http://www.bgcsatx.org/

Work Cited

“School & Scholarships.” Global Fund for Children. 2002. Web. http://www.globalfundforchildren.org/pdfs/gfc_schools_scholar.pdf

“Underprivileged Children: ‘Doubly Disadvantaged at School. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. 28-05-08. <http://portal.unesco.org”

“A Positive Place for Kids.” Boys and Girls Club of America. http://www.bgca.org/

National Survey of America’s Families http://www.urban.org/publications/309566.html

“When the School Bell Rings...” San Antonio Youth Centers. http://www.sanantonioyouth.org/

Video Song: MGMT – “Kids”

Clip Art From: School.discovery.education.com

SPECIAL THANKS FROM US

TO:

Ricardo CantuOur Supportive

Parents

Taryn Nasis & SAYC Dan Cook Center

Staff

Sal Tellez & The B&G Club

Calderon Branch Staff