Boys & Girls Club of Placer County
Kindness Counts Youth-Serving Organizations by TARA MENDANHA
Folsom’s Hope
1100 Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, 916-425-5013, folsomshope.org
Who they are: Folsom’s Hope was founded in 2008 by Salwa Kasabian, a mother who saw the need for extra support for students—and felt God’s call to respond. Folsom’s Hope believes that consistent, one-on-one attention can transform the lives of children (elementary through high school) struggling financially, coming from unstable homes, or suffering from loneliness or need.
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What they do: STARS After School programs offer a safe, loving place for kids where they get help with homework, are provided a healthy snack, enjoy recreational activity, and receive exposure to the arts. Their mentoring programs connect at-risk children with a caring, supportive adult mentor in a safe, supervised environment once a week during school lunch hour. They plan to build a Family Resource Center adjacent to Theodore Judah Elementary School meant for tutoring and mentoring children, and counselling and educating parents.
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Folsom's Hope
How you can help: Volunteer opportunities include one-on-one mentoring, afterschool tutoring, homework help, and in-class help. They also need donations for the new resource center.
Count on Kids
3941 Park Drive, Suite 20, El Dorado Hills, 530-535-8781, countonkids.org
Who they are: After founder Kelli Plevyak was on the board of a childfocused nonprofit, she was inspired to do something in her own community. Enter Count on Kids. This 100% volunteer organization established in 2018 has crafted age-appropriate community projects for children volunteers aged 2-13. The goal is to take youth from a “me” to “we” perspective and inspire a socially conscious way of thinking while gaining valuable qualities such as confidence and compassion.
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With school starting up again this month, we’re shining a spotlight on local organizations that contribute to our children’s overall well-being—especially during these trying times. The following are groups of people who’ve come together to see that no child is left behind, despite financial circumstances or stressful living conditions, by assisting in education and providing resources and opportunities that are often hard to come by.
