CTC Assistance
Organization:
Excellence By Choice VISTA Name:
Kylie Ferguson
Program Start:
4/2001
Program End:
4/2002
Project Description:
The goal of this project is to assist the Tower Park Plaza north NNC residents achieve self-sufficiency and, to support existing youth programs that increase participants’ self-esteem and computer literacy, and to empower residents to overcome barriers that diminish the quality of life in the community.
VISTA members will
- manage relationships with partner schools and organizations
- establish trust with students, parents and community leaders
- provide input on programmatic strategies
- set up after school project in selected areas
- organize community events
- participate in community activities and build relationships with other community organizations, leaders and members
- represent the Project appropriately in action, manner, and dress
- be conscious of community role and responsibility at all times
Project Outcome:
Kylie managed day-today operations of the Neighborhood NETWORK Center, led community outreach efforts, and provided over 500 hours of tutoring.