Mission
Their mission is to help individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to their success.
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Agency Identified Goal
Student projects address this.
Will discuss further at initial site visit; potential ideas discussed included the following: 1.) fostering inter-generational conversations and/or 2.) connections or a technology/telehealth educational program.
Services
Population and Services
Infants & Toddlers
Early Childhood Center (health screenings and nutrition programs)
Children
After School Program
Summer Day Camp
Teens
Kingdom Academy (academic support, job readiness, and enrichment activities)
Adults
Adult Education
Financial Stability
Health and Wellness
Maternal Mental Health
Resources
Social Capital Building
Seniors
Senior Companion Program
Senior Health and Wellness
Target Population
General health and wellness for various age groups
Site Information
Site Since: Fall 2018
Initial Site Visit: 2/6 at 4pm orientation with Jasmen; 2/13 at 4pm meeting with Samantha
Site Coordinator: Samantha Knight - Director of Senior Programming sknight@lifewisestl.org
Secondary Contact - Volunteer Manager -Jasmen O'Hara, MA johara@lifewisestl.org
Parking: Parking available in lot to the north of the building
Dress Code: Business casual -- no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies. Bring minimal personal items.
Pre-Visit Requirements
Pre-visit: Students need to complete the following:
Complete volunteer application
Review volunteer handbook
Attend an orientation - 2/6 at 4pm
Register with family care safety registry
*** Please note students will not be able to make visits without completing the volunteer application
