MISSION
Our Roots
Our mission is to address the educational, social and economic needs of children, families, and neighborhoods within the Greater Waverly Community, and surrounding areas.
OUR PROGRAMS
Advancing Our Agenda
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
"Pursuing Academic Excellence”
The primary goal of the Village Initiative is to improve the academic performance and standardized test scores of K-12 students in our target area by providing tutoring and after-school homework assistance.
We believe in and value the importance of developing the whole child by engaging in mentoring and education that are both intricately related to the child’s health and mental well-being.
We believe the youth and young adults in our target area should have every opportunity to pursue higher education, high-quality jobs, and life fulfilling careers.
ON The HORIZON
"We believe parents leadership in their children's education
is critical to building strong,
healthy communities."
Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children.
Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone regardless of age, race, gender, educational background, geographical location, legal status, sexual orientation, work experience, and mental ability.
Respect: We value the contributions of individual’s members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we collaborate to achieve our goals.
Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our
strategic initiatives.
OUR GOALS
To improve the academic performance and standardized test scores of 3rd-12th grade students in the Greater Waverly Community, and surrounding areas by providing one on one tutoring and after-school homework assistance in Math, Science, English, and Language Arts.
To assist young adults, and youth within the Greater Waverly Community, and surrounding areas in obtaining high-quality jobs and careers through quality education, and occupational training.
To partner with local businesses, and state and federal government agencies to hire and retain skill workers within the Greater Waverly Community, and surrounding area.
To provide adult education and vocational rehabilitation to the residents of the Greater Waverly Community, and surrounding areas.