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Tutoring | Community Centers | After School/Weekend Programs Pre-college & Summer Programs | College Prep/Scholoarships | Scholarships | Personal Development | Additional Ann Arbor Resources | Family Development | Other Community Leaning Post http://comnet.org/commleaningpost/ (734) 769-0288 211 1/2 N. Fourth Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48108 They offer tutoring and mentoring programs in addition to family nights. Sponsors annual downtown African American Festival. NAACP - Ann Arbor Branch http://www.annarbornaacp.org/naacp.htm Website lists events hosted by the Ann Arbor branch of the NAACP. Conducts Saturday tutoring sessions in conjunction with Bethel A.M.E. Church (734-663-3800). They also host a yearly Juneteenth celebration in Ann Arbor in recognition of the announcement of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865. For more information on tutoring, contact Norma McCuiston (mcmcuisto@aaps.k12.mi.us ). African American Saturday Academy Meets at Clague Middle School during the school year. Some of its goals are to increase the number of youths in math and science classes, to use computer based training to explore career opportunities, and to strengthen parental support through effective communication. For more information, contact Helen Oliver at (734) 994-1976. Ann Arbor Family Learning institute http://www.familylearninginstitute.org/ (734) 995-6816 1954 S. Industrial Hwy. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 The Institute is a non-profit, community-supported educational organization whose aim is to improve the reading, writing, and thinking skills of low-income Ann Arbor students in grades 4-8 who are reading one or more levels below their expected grade level. Each student attends a two-hour session once week, all year round. People Organized, Working, Evolving, Reaching (P.O.W.E.R), Inc. (743) 434-6559 4825 Washtenaw Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 A faith based organization that offers academic tutoring for grades K-12th Tuesday and Thursday evenings 3-7 p.m. Sessions are 1 hour and include any subject covered in the elementary to high school curriculum. For more information, contact Leah Jackson @ (734) 434-6559. Also provides counseling services, a parent education program, and affordable housing. New Hope Baptist Church (734) 994-4620 218 Chapin St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Youth Empowerment Project (YES) provides tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m.. Second Baptist Church (734) 483-4342 301 South Hamilton Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Provides tutoring on Wednesday from 5:30-6:45 p.m during the school year in addition to computer training classes, basketball and baseball teams, and a sign language group called Psalm Seeker Hands that interprets music at different churches. KUMON Math and Reading Center (888) Go-Kumon They provide supplemental after school instruction & daily assignments in math and reading for children preschool to high school age. There are 3 centers in Ann Arbor and 1 in Ypsilanti. Services are provided at cost. Sylvan Learning Center http://www.educate.com/homepage.html (734) 665-7323 1601 Briarwood Circle, Suite 300 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Provides assistance for students, at cost, in reading, writing, math, study skills, and test prep. Ann Arbor Community Center (734) 662-3128 Main Branch: 625 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Northside Branch: 815 Taylor, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Provides tutoring for elementary and middle school students, self-development groups, recreational activities, and a summer day camp for children ages 6-11. Bryant Community Center http://www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us/parks/community%20outreach/bryant.html (734)994-2722 3 West Eden Court Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Hosts several programs for students including a Friday Night Live party once a month for children ages 13-18, mentoring programs for males age 13-19 and females age 13-17, the West African Exchange Project for students ages 10-17, and a program entitled Diverse, Enriched, Empowered, & Proud (DEEP) for students ages 13-17. Many of these programs have guest speakers in addition to field trips (ex: putt-putt golf, canoeing, a tour of a recording studio). A brand new program at Bryant Community Center is Studio 2B for girls in the middle to high school range who want the girl scout experience without participating in girl scouts. Peace Neighborhood Center http://www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/ (734) 662-3564 111 N. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Provides Homework/Educational support in addition to summer day camp and individual & group counseling on conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, health & nutrition. Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation http://www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us/Parks/index.html (734) 994-2400 100 N. Fifth Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Learn to skate, swim, or golf. Try paddling a canoe or a kayak. Learn about history at a 19th century farmstead. Hug a critter at a unique, science center. Volunteer to help preserve our natural areas. Activities are held at numerous locations in the Washtenaw County area. Registration forms and brochure of classes on the website. Girl Scouts of Huron Valley http://www.girlscouts.org/ - National Organization (734) 971-8800 1900 Manchester Road, Ann Arbor, MI Provides enriching programs for girls ages 5 through 17. Great Sauk Trail Council http://www.bsa-greatsauktrail.org http://www.scouting.org/ - National Organization Ann Arbor Chapter of Boy Scouts of America for boys ages 7 to 20. Provides an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness. Neutral Zone (734) 214-9995 637 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI 48104 A drop-in center for high school students providing after-school and weekend health & wellness, arts & culture, social activism, educational, and leadership opportunities. Ann Arbor YMCA (734) 663-0536 350 South Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Hosts several teen programs including youth volunteer corps, teen adventure outings, Teen Center for 6-8th graders, and Teen Fitness 101. Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) - University of Michigan http://www.umich.edu/~oami/precollege/program_description.html Webpage contains a compilation of information regarding the pre-college programs that are currently operating at or through the University of Michigan. Includes a link to download a complete listing of Pre-College programs in PDF format. http://www.umich.edu/~oami/pdf/pre_college.pdf Peterson’s & Thomspon Summer Opportunities Channel http://www.petersons.com/summerop/ssector.html Provides a database of summer opportunities for a wide range of ages. Using Mathematics – Girls Investigate Real Life (UM-GIRL) http://www.umich.edu/~umgirls/ A ten-day program for incoming seventh grade girls and their teachers that aims to improve student confidence and performance. Girls learn math and science through social scientific investigation. An important element of the math program includes teaching students to use graphing calculators; each student has her own calculator she can keep. Go Girl http://www.umich.edu/~gogirls/ GO-GIRL (Gaining Options: Girls Investigate Real Life) is an enrichment program for middle school girls offered by the University of Michigan’s Institute for Research on Women and Gender and held at Wayne State University. This program is similar to the UM-GIRL program described above. Future Science: Future Engineering http://www.umich.edu/~umwise/k12.htm This program is for girls who are currently in the 7th or 8th grade. It is a one-week day program for girls interested in science and engineering, held in June in Ann Arbor. Each day includes hands-on laboratory experimentation, computer simulation activities and introductions to on-line network systems. This program costs $275 for a one-week, five day session. This tuition includes five full days of program activities from 8:30 AM - 4:30 p.m. plus dinner and a special event one evening. A limited number of partial scholarships are available to students who are eligible for the program and can document financial need. Academic Studies Associates http://www.asaprograms.com/program/pathways/home.asp\ Month long program that provide students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to learn during the summer while still providing opportunities for fun activities. Some of these programs require travel outside of the country. Programs range in cost from ~$1,200-$6000. Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (313) 831-3050 A program focused on students in grades 4-12 that hosts both Saturday Enrichment Programs and Summer Program Courses. This program places special emphasis on recruiting students of African American, Hispanic, and Native American descent. While the program is tailored to those interested in entering the field of engineering, classes are held in science and mathematics as well. Some classes are held on the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor campus. University of Michigan Minority Engineering Program Office (MEPO) http://www.engin.umich.edu/mepo/k-12.cfm This office hosts summer and Saturday programs for students grades 7 to incoming college freshman. Some of these programs are through DAPCEP (see above). Upward Bound Upward Bound is a college-prep program of rigorous academic instruction, individual tutoring and counseling, and cultural exploration for high school students from underrepresented groups, most of whom will be the first generation of their family to attend postsecondary education. During the academic year, Upward Bound students receive academic support through after school tutoring. The associate director for the Upward Bound Program sponsored through Eastern Michigan University is Florence Andrews (734-487-0488). For more information, students should see their school counselor. Black Excel A website geared towards college bound black students. The website provides information on numerous topics including scholarships, summer enrichment programs, and links to sites for academic assistance. Some of the links under “Help with preparation” are geared towards students in ANY grade. College Board This is an online resource to help high school students prepare for college. Hobson’s College View http://www.collegeview.com/index2.html This career, college, and financial aid site contains information on diversity on campus and historically black colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU Network http://www.hbcunetwork.com/education.cfm Contains articles and other resources on historically black colleges including a “Why I went to an HBCU” section and an interactive map used for finding all the HBCUs in a specified state. Adventures in Education http://www.adventuresineducation.org This website is geared towards assisting middle and high school students with college and career planning. Fastweb This is a free scholarship and college search engine. Scholarship News http://www.free-4u.com/african.htm This website lists several scholarships for African American Students. Kachina Technologies http://scholarships.kachinatech.com/scholar3c.html Website lists scholarships in catergories Children Scholarship Fund http://www.scholarshipfund.org/index.asp www.educationfreedomfund.org - Michigan Branch Children's Scholarship Fund provides partial tuition assistance for low-income families to send their children grades K-8 to private schools. Scholarships are a $1,000 annually for four years to ensure every student has a stable learning environment. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) http://www.uncf.org/scholarship/general.asp UNCF general scholarship eligibility criteria are as follows:
CAP Charitable Foundation http://www.ronbrown.org/p-tsp.htm Ron Brown Scholar Program awards scholarships to African American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. In addition to awarding each student $40,000 ($10,000 each year) for college and providing guidance throughout their academic careers, the Program coordinates a wide variety of summer study-abroad programs and internships, and underwrites Scholars' attendance at leadership programs including the National Outdoor Leadership School. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Up to $20,000 for students attending a 2-year (http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html ) or 4-year college (http://www.coca-colascholars.org/selection.html). Applicants must not be children of Coca-Cola employees. The National Achievement Scholarship Program http://www.nationalmerit.org/achieve.htm Black students may enter both the National Achievement Program and the National Merit Program by taking the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of their H.S. program, but no later than the third year of grades 9-12. Each year, up to 3,000 National Achievement Program participants are brought to the attention of about 1,500 four-year U.S. colleges and universities to enhance admission and financial aid opportunities. This is in addition to one of three types of scholarships given to 775 Achievement Scholar Designees. Target All-Around Scholarships http://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target_cg_scholarship Each year, Target awards more than 2,100 All–Around Scholarships—including four $10,000 national scholarships and two smaller scholarships for each Target store—to high school seniors and college students age 24 and younger. High school seniors, high school graduates and current undergraduate college students (age 24 and under) who are legal U.S. residents are eligible to apply. Ayn Rand Institute http://www.aynrand.org/contests/ Depending on grade in H.S, must read one of Ayn Rand’s books and write an essay using topics given. Awards: grades 9-10 (up to $2,000); grades 11-12 (up to $10,000) Siemens-Foundation Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundation.org/science/default.html Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school. The top individual and team winners receive additional scholarships of $100,000. Runners up receive scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. United States Senate Youth Program http://www.hearstfdn.org/ussyp/index.html Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. Students will visit Capitol Hill, the White House, Supreme Court, Pentagon and State Department and will each be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies. APPLICATIONS MAY ONLY BE ACQUIRED THROUGH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR STATE LEVEL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS. MICHIGAN Administrator [as of October 20, 2003] NAACP Scholarship Program http://www.naacp.org/work/education/eduscholarship.shtml There are numerous scholarships listed on this site. Sista Girls This web site is geared towards African American girls and focuses on health, school, careers and other coming of age issues for teens. The website contains a list of scholarships available to juniors of any gender. SmartGirl This nonprofit organization, through the University of Michigan, is geared towards girls ages 12-20. It allows them to create and respond to surveys and respond to issues face by their peers. In addition to giving them the opportunity to express themselves creatively through written word on any topic from music to diversity to the death penalty to eating disorders. Second Baptist Church Royal Ambassador mentoring program for males. This program pairs boys up with men of the church. Black Parent and Students Support Group (BPSSG) http://www.storyalbums.com/myalbum.asp?AppID=147 Note: You must click login to gain access to this site. The main purpose of the BPSSG is to ensure that Black children attending school in Ann Arbor have the highest quality of effective academic, social, and cultural experiences available to them in the Ann Arbor Public Schools System. They will advocate for the Black student population and will seek out, recognize, and celebrate the many achievements of Black students in the Ann Arbor Public Schools District. The parent resource page on the website provides links to information parents may find useful including information on how to select a summer program. There is also a list of the events happening at different schools. For more information, contact Sheryl Prince (sheriprin@comcast.net). Ann Arbor Public Schools This website contains information for parents including a link to the websites for each school in the Ann Arbor School District, Middle and High School Student Services Guides, student enrollment & immunization information, a link to the Ann Arbor PTO website, and an everyday math parent handbook. Ann Arbor District Library This library provides free computer access in addition to book, music, and movie rental. They host a summer reading game with rewards for all ages including adults. They also Host free events for the community including workshops on using the Internet effectively, storytelling, musical performances, and movie nights. Another Ann Arbor http://www.anotherannarbor.org/index.php This nonprofit organization was established to promote the history, culture, and concerns of African Americans in Washtenaw County. Their website contains a list of events, businesses, and resources for the African American family living in Ann Arbor. Another Ann Arbor sponsors an ongoing computer program at the Saturday Academy (see above). Arborweb Cityguide Activities for Kids http://www.arborweb.com/cg/t0059.html This website lists activities for children around the Ann Arbor Area, including tutoring and recreational activities. Girl Info http://www.umich.edu/%7Ewomenstd/girls/ This website lists resources geared towards adolescent girls and their families in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. Note: Some of these resources are not gender or age specific. Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW) http://www.new.org/cgi-bin/directory/viewcat?Population+Ethnic_groups + This website provides a directory of nonprofit organizations in the Washtenaw county area that provide assistance to ethnic groups. NEW is a nonprofit organization located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides a variety of capacity-building services to the nonprofit sector in Washtenaw County and the surrounding communities. New Hope Outreach Clinic http://www.med.umich.edu/opm/newspage/2001/hopeclinic.htm (734) 998-6085 229 Chapin St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 The University of Michigan Health System and New Hope Baptist Church created the New Hope Outreach Clinic to reach African-Americans who are not receiving the medical and health care they need. The clinic offers health care services to meet the medical needs of older African Americans and their families, while recognizing cultural sensitivities. The clinic offers primary care, health screening, health education and referrals for people ages 55 and over. HelpSource 734-973-1900 http://www.helpsourceagency.com/ This is a social service agency in Washtenaw County that provides services for Youth, Families, Individuals, and Seniors including the Big Brother Big Sister Program, teen parenting services, counseling, and Spectrum drug and alcohol abuse prevention. Helpnet http://comnet.org/soshelpnet/quickguides.html This website lists the locations of Ann Arbor resources such as health clinics, food distributions centers, locations for free meals, and free or low cost maternity/baby clothing. Family Assessment Clinic http://www.ssw.umich.edu/civitas/clinic.html Located on the University of Michigan campus, the Family Assessment Clinic provides assessment, treatment, and consultation services on cases involving possible or actual child maltreatment. Services are billed on a sliding scale. University Center for Child and Family http://www.umich.edu/~ihahp/uccf.htm (734) 764-9466 525 E. University (East Hall, suite 1465) Provides family, child, and couples counseling, workshops for social skills, divorce, adoptive parents, and “turbo-charged” children. Provides family or single-parent counseling; however, this service is only available if the parent is accompanied by their child. The fee is a sliding scale of $25 - $85 depending on your income. University of Michigan Psychological Clinic http://www.umich.edu/~psychcln/ (734) 764-3471 525 E. University Provides individual counseling and joint counseling (you and another person). Fee may be based on a sliding scale of $22 - $85 depending on your income. The flat rate for the first visit is $35. Domestic Violence Project/SAFEHouse Business line 973-0242 24-hour crisis line 995-5444 Provides facilities for battered women and their children. Offers counseling, crisis intervention, and a 24-hour crisis line. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Ozone House Youth & Family Services http://comnet.org/local/orgs/ozone/ Provides free, confidential and voluntary help for teens in crisis and their families. They provide free counseling, shelter and support to youth being abused and neglected, to runaway, homeless and abandoned teens, and to young people in serious conflict with their families. Program for Research on Black Americans http://www.rcgd.isr.umich.edu/prba/links.htm This website provides links to resources for African Americans including information on Black History, health, entertainment, politics, and careers. |
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