S.T.A.R.T.S. calling!

The month-long break at Luther Burbank Elementary School in Long Beach is almost over.  It’s time to being S.T.A.R.T.S. again, but we need partnership from you. We need resources to run S.T.A.R.T.S. – Soaring To Achieve, Reaching To Succeed, our arts and tutoring program for inner city children -  in this new semester.

For the past year, we have provided the children with nurturing, compassionate care, community involvement, and tutoring.  Many of you, who are reading this post, have given your time and talents to make this happen.  You have experienced frustration and joy, exhilaration and challenges, and the blessings of bonding with children who oftentimes come from situations where love and direction are lacking. You have helped make a positive difference in a young life who probably would not have had it if not for your being willing to show up and step up!

Now we need to hear from you; whether you can give an hour, a day (3 ½ hours), or any time frame – we need to hear from you. If your forte is tutoring 1-5 grade children, or if you are knowledgeable in some kind of art – we have offered drawing, painting, ballet, pottery, sports – we need to hear from you.

We also need the financial resources to make sure S.T.A.R.T.S. is able to continue. S.T.A.R.T.S. is free to needy families and we know that S.T.A.R.T.S. is making a difference in the lives of the children and also in the lives of the families.

Ask God what He would have you contribute, and then please call or email us in response to this letter.

Thank you for considering “changing the world, one child at a time” at YesWeServe’s S.T.A.R.T.S. program!