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Youth Development & Violence Prevention
Program Area Description
The initial advisory group for Youth Development and Violence Prevention will be Clarke County School District (CCSD), ACCGov, and identified community partners who specialize in youth programming and/or violence prevention (TBD).
The advisory group will:
- Engage community partners in a facilitated and inclusive manner to highlight needs and opportunities for youth support
- Refine program goals and develop a logic model
- Develop schedule, meeting protocols, expectations and potential case management for community organizations
- Develop a financial and operational sustainability model for years beyond ARPA with the Athens Area Community Foundation and others
- Create a potential longitudinal case management of youth participants through high school
- Create a potential non-profit capacity building program
Source: ARPA Funding Program agenda item (March 1, 2022 Mayor and Commission meeting)
Summer 2022 performance measures and program outcomes are communicated on the Youth Development hub site.
Summer 2022 ARPA-funded youth development programs
Athens Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Athens is receiving $135,254 to expand the size and scope of their 2022 Summer Program by providing camp opportunities to an additional 140 Athens youth 3 ages 6‐17. The Boys & Girls Club has a long history of summer day camp programs that provide positive social development in a safe environment under the guidance of experienced staff.
Chess and Community
Chess and Community is receiving $179,059 on behalf of YOUTH (Youth Organizations United to Help) which is a collaborative effort with Cultivating a Lifetime of Legacy, High School Completion Initiative, Strong Base, and Strong Beautiful & Godly Girls. Collectively, the five groups propose to serve 63 additional youth, with expansion focused heavily on teens.
Camp Timothy
Timothy Baptist Church is receiving $33,159 to serve approximately 30 additional youth, ages 5‐14, in their Camp Timothy summer program. In addition to increasing camp participation, Camp Timothy plans to develop activities, such as arts and STEM, provide academic support services, and expand cultural enrichment opportunities through field trips.
College Factory
College Factory is receiving $52,925 to partner with Spivey Educational Services to provide two SAT Boot Camps in the summer of 2022 for 30 students ages 14-18. Each camp will last four (4) days and provide SAT/ACT prep services by licensed Georgia-certified instructors and experienced teachers. College Factory seeks to equalize college admission opportunities for low-income students by removing the costs of preparing for standardized testing.
East Athens Development Corporation
East Athens Development Corporation (EADC) is receiving $69,603 to expand their new East Athens Inner City Tennis Club summer enrichment program from 8 participants in 2021 to 35 participants in 2022. This program concentrates on promoting character building, positive growth, and empowerment through academic enrichment, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship activities for youth ages 6-17.