Program areas at Why We Can T Wait
WWCW Afterschool Academy occurs Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. It features dinner, homework help, tutoring, social/ emotional learning sessions, Restorative practice sessions, team building and enrichment activities in sports as well as the arts, i.e., African/hip-hop dance, yoga, spoken word, flag football, golf, Step, etc. We also have students from local colleges and universities to assist in our mentoring program. In addition, we will have an incentive field trip to be taken at the end of each semester for participants that have perfect attendance, improved grades, and little to no office visits. The funding partner for this initiative is the Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA).
WWCW Cultivating Character in Millennials Leadership Academy CCM Leadership Academy is an eight-week summer enrichment program. It is city-wide and serves ages 6 - 16, providing left brain and right brain experiences. Mornings consist of science/technology/engineering, English/language arts, math and sports. Following lunch, arts & crafts, African dance, Zumba and leadership development. Thursday's are reserve for college tours and every Friday we have field trips
WWCW Career Applications Regarding Students (C.A.R.S) summer teen job program is a collaborative between Why We Can't Wait, Inc., and a local developer that provided job for 10 teens. These sites allow teens to explore various careers in the various organizations. The teens receive four hours a day/ 20 hours a week at the rate of $8 an hour. Why We Can't Wait, Inc. hires and trains site coordinators to help stabilize the teams at each site, completing a PowerPoint to conclude the six weeks experience
The WWCW Ambassador+ program, a partnership between Why We Can't Wait, Inc., and the Scholar Identity Model Community Outreach Initiative (SIMCOI) directed by Vanderbilt University's Dr. Gilman Whiting. The program serves boys aged 12-17 from Nashville's underserved communities. Its mission is to empower youth to become productive citizens by nurturing their academic interests, critical thinking skills, social & emotional wellness, and overall fitness while fostering good nutrition habits.
WWCW JESSIE MAE CALDWELL Scholarship Brunch
WWCW BASI - Building A Sucess In Students - Juvenile Justice Center