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Community Outreach 2008
Real People. Real Impact.

Program Support
The Steele Creek YMCA programs provide: Afterschool and Day Camp programs in a safe, nurturing and enjoyable environment. Young Professional programs that focus on spiritual, social and physical well-being. Christian Emphasis programs. Sports programs for Youth.	More than 25% of K-12 youth are responsible for taking care of themselves during the after school hours. Source: America after 3PM Survey, Afterschool Alliance

English as a Second Language and Latino Services
Your donated dollars support English as a Second Language classes for 160 non-English speaking individuals in southwest Charlotte. Additional services include: English classes Bilingual events Seminars designed to enhance lives and connect individuals to the community	About 27% of CMS first, second and third grade students living in at-risk neighborhoods are testing below the 18th percentile on standardized reading tests. Source: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Starfish Academy

A year round literacy program for under-resourced first and second graders who are failing literacy.

Starfish Academy combines literacy instruction with arts programming and physical activity for the first and second grade students who read at least half below their grade level. As the programs centerpiece, each student creates his or her own book to take home after graduation which provides a keepsake representing accomplishments that can be shared with friends and family.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte will put nearly 300 children through Starfish Academy this year.

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