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2 people are interested
DO YOU LOVE TO SEW?
ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
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2 people are interested
We have been gifted boxes of beautiful fabrics and have access to a few sewing machines. We would like to offer sewing lessons to our after-school members, as none of them have any experience with sewing. Unfortunately, we don't either. (would love to learn along with the students). We have lots of ideas but need someone who loves to sew to bounce them off of and collaborate with. If you love sewing and want to share that love with a group of 6th and 7th graders, please get in touch. Thank you!!
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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
Location:
7001 S St. Andrews, Los Angeles, CA 90047, US
Mission Statement
The Academy Project provides support and resources to foster youth in South Los Angeles, CA through education, empowerment, and community.
Description
TAP provides an innovative, year-round, after-school alternative education engagement model. Students are guaranteed continued enrollment through to the completion of 8th grade regardless of placement changes.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 35,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles COUNTY has more foster youth than the STATE with the 2nd highest population, NY at 26,000 foster youth.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster children succeed educationally while providing the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.
Engagement begins prior to the start of the school year with CAMP XAVIER, our 2 week summer day camp that culminates in a week-long sleep-away program partnered with UCLA Unicamp.
The Co-Op after school program meets every day and provides food, tutoring, and enrichment such as music appreciation and learning to play an instrument, and reading remediation partnered with a mentoring program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
St. Andrews PlaceLos AngelesLos Angeles, CA 90047
DATE POSTED
October 12, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Sewing
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- 2 hours a week