Thanks from a Parent

As the 2008 Reach Out to City Kids campaign winds down, I wanted to share with you a letter we received from the parent of one of our elementary school program (Project L-5) participants. Her words highlight the great impact that these programs have on the young people in our community.

Dear EECM,

This letter is to extend my sincerest thanks to you and the EECM L-5 Program staff. As you may know, my daughter was at her lowest GPA (2.8) in her elementary school education. The staff of the L-5 program welcomed her and almost instantly I could see her interest in learning return as well as her joyful attitude. From the first day until now, she frequently talks about the program activities and skits and especially how she enjoys the way that program leaders explain difficult academic subjects to her. The return of her confidence in her ability to achieve is a blessing.

The results of the leadership in the L-5 after-school program are exhibited in her current report card with a GPA of 3.3.

What I have observed is that the structure and coordination of the program leaves no question to the participants about what is expected of them. I have also noticed that children who may have behavioral issues that distract them from learning elsewhere have remarkable focus and confidence that I can only describe as remarkable.

So again I say thank you to the leaders and mentors of the EECM L-5 program. I hope my daughter can continue with EECM throughout middle school and into high school.