The Start of a New Semester

This summer, Camp Hope has given the summer of a lifetime to many kids in Jackson. We have seen growth in reading and friendships all summer while we took field trips, did daily activities, and worked on summer reading. Sadly, camp has to come to a close which means school is just around the corner. Many of our campers will transition into our Education program in the fall as well as new students from schools in the area. This semester is already proving that it will be exciting as we have new partnerships and new adjustments to our program.

In the last year, learning has looked different than it ever has. With online learning and heavy health concerns, we worked hard to keep the kids in our community on track with our after school tutoring programs. This fall, we are excited to continue as we partner with Jackson Public Schools to assist students from Timberlawn Elementary as well as Pecan Park Elementary. With a combination of electronic equipment, books and supplies, and our hardworking team, we hope this semester will be the best yet.

One of the positives to come from this last year of change was the growth in students we saw signing up to come in the afternoons. We know that our students do not have access to the supplies or support they need and we hope that this year, we will be able to impact even more kids in our area. How can you get involved or assist in ensuring a better education for these students? You can partner with us by sponsoring a child on our website or by coming to volunteer alongside our staff. This semester, our goal is to register 90 students in our after school program. There are always opportunities to further a child’s education and no investment is too small. Whether it’s buying a pencil for a child to finish a math problem or sponsoring a student, we can help encourage brighter futures for the kids of Jackson.