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Knowledge is a ticket out of poverty

The Salvation Army operates hundreds of after-school programs in low-income neighborhoods across the country.

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We supplement and
support childhood educational opportunities through:

Homework assistance and counseling

We provide one-on-one tutoring for school-age children to help with school work, study guidance and literacy advancement. We open our doors to anyone in need and never discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic level.

Sports, clubs and extracurricular activities

Through a variety of no-fee and low cost after-school programs, we provide safe ways for kids to to make friends and participate in activities they couldn't otherwise afford.

Music and Gospel Arts programs

We work to provide music and arts programs that many schools can no longer afford. From choirs to instrument training, our after-school lessons and activities help introduce children to the beauties of the fine arts.

Parental involvement coaching

We work to develop relationships with parents in efforts to encourage familial support in the education process.

Echo Grove Camp and Retreat Center

While at Echo Grove, campers participate in a wide range of activities, including swimming instruction, sports, arts and crafts, music instruction, Christian education and much more.

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The Salvation Army has more than 400 after school programs in the United States.

We operate hundreds of after school programs in low and moderate income neighborhoods across the country. These programs provide children with a safe place to play and learn in a supervised and constructive environment. In many cases, we provide faith-based sports, arts, and music programs, which may or may not be available in the local school systems. As the economy has declined and local municipalities have struggled to fund these extracurricular programs, we have made an effort in many communities to provide these learning opportunities.

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Poverty impacts education.

Students from low income families are seven times more likely to drop out than those from families with higher incomes.

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Children in poverty have greater learning challenges.

Children who live below the poverty line are 1.3 times more likely to develop mental delays or learning disabilities than those who don't live in poverty.

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Lack of education leads to lack of income.

31% of young adults without a high school diploma currently live in poverty.

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