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Spotlight: SPARK
Wednesday, 01 February 2012 16:08

For over 50 Oklahoma City students, boredom is a thing of the past! Support Program of Arts and Reading for Kids (SPARK) serves elementary students four days a week providing activities such as horticultural science and literature arts! The SPARK program is an initiative of the Urban Mission, created with the vision of providing constructive afterschool activities to low-income families. Learn more about SPARK!
Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 February 2012 16:12
 
Spotlight: Loveworks
Wednesday, 01 February 2012 15:19

Buried in the heart of sooner territory lies a campus heavily populated by some of Norman's brightest youth! Loveworks is an organization that caters to more than 30 students twice a week providing positive guidance and comprehensive learning! Utilizing the help of organizations like the Oklahoma Regional Foodbank and Journey Church, Loveworks is able to provide a hearty dinner once a month to students in an ornately decorated facility. Click here to read more.
 
Spotlight: Boys and Girls Club
Friday, 04 November 2011 15:26

The Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma County are armed with a brand new multi-million dollar facility, non-profit partners, and a dynamic staff; all of which bolstered 500 students during the 2011 summer program!  All these great resources strengthen their Triple Play Program which focuses on improving the Mind, Body, and Soul!

Click here to read more!
Last Updated on Friday, 04 November 2011 15:35
 
Marissa Stays Afterschool
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 15:51

The students of Wilson Public Schools have traded their video games and television shows for a new type of entertainment…SCIENCE!  Utilizing Positive Afterschool Workplace for Students (P.A.W.S.), Wilson students have the opportunity to experience the scientific mysteries of the universe! To learn more about my trip click here! 

 

Marissa serves as an AmeriCorps member for the Oklahoma Afterschool Network (OKAN). To let her know what cool things your community is doing in afterschool, email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at 405-236-5437 x 109.
 
Marissa Stays Afterschool
Friday, 24 June 2011 17:08
This week I traveled to South Oklahoma City to hang out with the JETS Crew! We enjoyed healthy snacks, played reading games, and read stories! JETS, a faith-based afterschool program offered by Skyline Urban Ministry, was created with the vision of offering safe and alternative activities to school-aged inner-city students.  Using a five year comprehensive curriculum that focuses on life-skills and positive choices, JETS aims to create well rounded individuals and equip them with skills necessary to make positive choices. To learn more about my trip click here! 

Marissa serves as an AmeriCorps member for the Oklahoma Afterschool Network (OKAN). To let her know what cool things your community is doing in afterschool, email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at 405-236-5437 x 109.
Last Updated on Friday, 24 June 2011 21:45
 
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