During their formative years, it is critical for children to have positive role models to look up to. However, sometimes extenuating circumstances within the family and negative influences from media and other outlets can prevent children from getting the positive reinforcement they need.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in April, Project Lift, offered
through the Franklin Community Center, provides at-risk children with
role models and education to set them on a positive path toward a
successful future.
"It is so important for children in this day and age to have positive outlets and interactions," Project Lift Coordinator Jaime Williams said. "Any child really qualifies as at-risk today with everything they are exposed to. Every child needs a positive influence that helps them to build self esteem, social skills and all around positive development."
Project Lift is offered through the Saratoga Springs City School District at Greenfield Elementary School on Mondays, Geyser Road Elementary School on Wednesdays and Lake Avenue Elementary School on Fridays. All programs take place after school and are free services. Children in grades one through five partake in curriculum-based activities that promote positive development, self esteem, good hygiene, fire safety and the development of refusal, decision-making, problem solving and communication skills in a safe environment.
"Sometimes children don't get the proper support that they need to develop self esteem and skills to resist peer pressure and alcohol or drug usage. Through Project Lift, these students who would otherwise be at risk of making poor decisions have an outlet to express themselves and learn from role models," Williams said.
For the first time, Project Lift and local artist Shawn Banner are pleased to announce they have been awarded a Saratoga Program for Arts Funding (SPAF) grant in the amount of $2,215.00 to provide an exciting six week visual arts workshop for children participating in Project Lift. With the help of Banner, children will create a book of self-portraits, be it drawings or paintings of the face or other body parts such as the hands, or eyes in order to promote positive self esteem.
The self portrait books will be showcased at Project Lift's Annual Art Show in the spring and during an art show at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on June 23rd. This program is made possible in part with funds from the SPAF, part of the decentralization re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts NYSCA, administered by the Saratoga County Arts Council.
"This program will allow children to express themselves while looking at themselves in a positive way," Williams said.
Along with Project Lift, Franklin Community Center offers programs for the whole family that teaches them how to support their child and make school a positive experience.
"We serve as a liaison between the school and the family. Children need structure and support from their family in order to be a successful student, and we are here to help with that," Williams added.
For more information about Project Lift and Franklin Community Center, visit the office at 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs or call (518) 587-9826.
"It is so important for children in this day and age to have positive outlets and interactions," Project Lift Coordinator Jaime Williams said. "Any child really qualifies as at-risk today with everything they are exposed to. Every child needs a positive influence that helps them to build self esteem, social skills and all around positive development."
Project Lift is offered through the Saratoga Springs City School District at Greenfield Elementary School on Mondays, Geyser Road Elementary School on Wednesdays and Lake Avenue Elementary School on Fridays. All programs take place after school and are free services. Children in grades one through five partake in curriculum-based activities that promote positive development, self esteem, good hygiene, fire safety and the development of refusal, decision-making, problem solving and communication skills in a safe environment.
"Sometimes children don't get the proper support that they need to develop self esteem and skills to resist peer pressure and alcohol or drug usage. Through Project Lift, these students who would otherwise be at risk of making poor decisions have an outlet to express themselves and learn from role models," Williams said.
For the first time, Project Lift and local artist Shawn Banner are pleased to announce they have been awarded a Saratoga Program for Arts Funding (SPAF) grant in the amount of $2,215.00 to provide an exciting six week visual arts workshop for children participating in Project Lift. With the help of Banner, children will create a book of self-portraits, be it drawings or paintings of the face or other body parts such as the hands, or eyes in order to promote positive self esteem.
The self portrait books will be showcased at Project Lift's Annual Art Show in the spring and during an art show at the Saratoga Springs Public Library on June 23rd. This program is made possible in part with funds from the SPAF, part of the decentralization re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts NYSCA, administered by the Saratoga County Arts Council.
"This program will allow children to express themselves while looking at themselves in a positive way," Williams said.
Along with Project Lift, Franklin Community Center offers programs for the whole family that teaches them how to support their child and make school a positive experience.
"We serve as a liaison between the school and the family. Children need structure and support from their family in order to be a successful student, and we are here to help with that," Williams added.
For more information about Project Lift and Franklin Community Center, visit the office at 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs or call (518) 587-9826.
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