Agape Community Center

Agape serves over 200 school-age children year-round in innovative in-school, after-school and summer academic support programs; and 25 senior citizens providing a vibrant, social, safe community. Agape provides a supervised, safe haven in the after-school programs at a time of day when teen crime and teen pregnancy spike among unsupervised youths.Students and mentors are often paired in elementary school and the relationship may last through high school graduation. The average Agape high school senior has been enrolled at Agape for 10-12 years, offering a remarkable opportunity to influence behavior and perspective. Agapes innovative in-school and after-school program model is complemented by Agape services and outreach that fulfill a holistic approach to guiding each child to discover and embrace their full potential. Students in Agapes programs receive 947 hours of programs and services each year. This deep investment in each childs life, over the course of years, changes the trajectory of each childs life and points them in the direction self-sufficiency. Students who remain in Agapes programs through 12th grade have a higher chance of graduating high school with a post-secondary plan. Since 2009, Agape has had a 95% high school graduation rate. Once graduated, 54% enroll in two-year technical schools or four-year colleges being the first in their families to go to college, and 46% gain employment. Our current programs include, but are not limited to: -In-School and After-school for Elementary and Middle School Students.-ESOL classes for Spanish Speaking Agape parents.-The Ginger Kaney Mentoring Institute for High School Students.-Ragtime, A Day Program for Senior Citizens.-Emergency Assistance for Families.-GOGIRLGO! and F.I.T. Camp for Boys, Reading & Math, Athletic, Health, and Wellness based Summer Camp.-Camp Jump Smart - a summer early reading/STEAM program for rising kindergarten, first and second graders.-Elevate Summer Camp - Camp for middle and high school students.-The Back to School Bonanza serving Agape students with backpacks, school supplies and clothes for school.-Extreme Bedroom Makeover providing bedroom make-overs for Agape children. -Holiday Gift Store - serving 500+ children each year.