Deaconess’ strategic plan calls for engaging local United Church of Christ congregations to support the Foundation’s child advocacy ministry.
Donor Name: Deaconess Foundation
State: Missouri
City: St. Louis
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/04/2022
Details:
Deaconess Foundation will sponsor a network of CDF Freedom Schools® summer programs for children in grades kindergarten (children must have completed kindergarten prior to the start of the program) through five in the St. Louis region.
The program provides summer enrichment around five essential components:
- high-quality academic enrichment,
- parent and family involvement,
- civic engagement and social action,
- intergenerational leadership development, and nutritional,
- physical, and mental health
Enrichment is driven by the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) which primarily focuses on literacy to curb summer learning loss and close achievement gaps.
Structure
The seven-week program provides literacy building activities, empowerment, meals, snacks and activities, including field trips, at no charge to families. The CDF model also includes extensive testing and evaluation to measure academic progress.
Eligibility Criteria
The sites are open to students in grades kindergarten (must have completed kindergarten) through five (5).
For more information, visit Freedom Schools Program.
