Johenning Newsletter: January 2007
After-School Youth Empowerment Program for Middle and High Schoolers
Starting Tuesday, January 16, City Gate will begin a new After-school Youth Empowerment Program. This program will provide between youth ages 12 - 18, regular interaction with caring adults, in a fun, supportive environment, where youth feel comfortable to learn and grow. Two experienced Youth Empowerment Instructors, Mr. Daron Newburn and Ms. Michele Stewart, will allow young women and men to be mentored, creating the opportunity for discussions of topics such as dating, sex, school, goals, and peer pressure. Major components will include: homework help, academic tutoring, computer literacy, money management, career guidance, college preparation, youth-led activities, decision-making, community service, and spiritual and social development.
Youth will come to the center each day after-school, from 4:00 - 6:30 pm, and receive a nutritious snack and later a hot meal. In conjunction with a behavior incentive plan, twice a month youth will be given the opportunity to attend special out-of-town field trips. Additionally, three nights per week, from 6:30 - 9:00 pm, youth will be given program time to safe place to hang out with fun and engaging activities: for example, 3 on 3 basketball tournaments and dance classes. During this evening time, youth will plan their own activities, such as the 2007 National and Global Youth Service Day in April and special events that showcase their talents, such as our spring open house.
Finally, all youth will be given the chance to deepen their lives spiritually, through the guidance of Rev. Tony Brown of Metropolitan outreach, as well as other City Gate ministry partners. Periodically throughout the program, and at its completion in June, youth will be evaluated for academic improvement and increased awareness of the topics covered. In summer, youth who were involved in the program will be given an opportunity to either participate in or work at City Gate Summer Day Camps.
Field Trip to see Freedom Writers on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15, 2007, we will be attending the movie Freedom Writers. We will be seeing a 10:25 am showing at AMC Rivertown 12, (located at 6075 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, (703) 998-4AMC). Parents and guardians are invited to attend as long as they provide their own transportation and pay for their own tickets. Children 8 year old and up are invited to attend, and tickets will be provided to them free of charge. Only children previously registered in the after-school program and who have a signed permission slip will be allowed to attend the movie. Children must be at the Johenning Center by 9:00 am in order to participate, latecomers will not be able to participate. Children will return to the center between 1:00 - 1:30 pm. Please, do not allow children to bring toys, cell phones, food, or money! Lunch will be provided when children return to the center that afternoon.
This activity will be followed on Tuesday, during the after-school program, with a special discussion and writing session about the movie. Please encourage your children to attend both Monday and Tuesday so they can benefit from this inspiring movie!
Calendar
- January 15 (Monday) – MLK Day - Field Trip to see "Freedom Writers" 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
- January 16 (Tuesday) – After-School Youth Empowerment Program begins - 4 - 9 pm
- January 26 (Friday) – DCPS 1/2 Day *NO PROGRAM*
- January 27 (Saturday) – Metropolitan Outreach Church's Community Day at the Johenning Center
Lady Frederick, City Gate instructor, with Terry, LaQuasha, Jamal, and Tyria at the Christmas Party hosted by First Baptist Church of Springfield.
Check out these opportunities
Hundreds of Employment and Training Opportunities Await Out-of-School District Youth.
The Department of Employment Services' Out-of-School Youth Employment Program currently has employment and training opportunities for District residents, ages 16 through 24, who are out of school. For more information, contact the Department of Employment Services, Office of Youth Programs, at 202.698.5242 or visit 625 H Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002.
Full scholarship for a single mom; housing provided for mom and up to two kids.
The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation has four scholarships for African-American single mothers and their child to attend the College of St. Mary in Omaha, Nebraska. The Foundation will grant $30,000.00 over a period of four years to the College of St. Mary on behalf of each student. In return the College of St. Mary will match that grant with an additional $24,000. If interested, please contact Mary Lou Jennings Executive Director of the Sister Thea Bowman Foundation at marylouj11 AT aol.com
Bright Beginnings Newly Launched Evening Care Program
Bright Beginnings' Early Leaning Evening Care Program supports families to work during nontraditional business hours, continue their education through evening classes, and participate in job training programs offered during evening hours.
Free Computer Classes at Catholic Community Services
PC Beginners Class – When: 4 week class every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 pm - 7:30 pm (Jan 23rd - Feb 15th)
Advanced Class: Microsoft Excel & Personal Budgeting – When: 6 week class every Wednesday from 6 pm - 7:30 pm (Jan 24th - Feb 16th)
Where: Catholic Community Services 924 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. Contact: Tiffany Groff at 202-772-4318 or tiffany.groff AT ccs-dc.org with questions
Saturday, January 27th, Metropolitan Outreach Church will be having a Community Outreach Day, at the Johenning Center
Come and receive food and clothing while meeting the members of Metropolitan Outreach and learning more about their ministry. For more information, stop by the Metropolitan Outreach office at the Johenning Center.