Are you new to Avenue 941? Let's get you acquainted with one of Manatee County's most impactful resources! Here is a snapshot of what Avenue 941 is about:
100 Students Enrolled | 8 Locations | From Failing to Passing | Free to the Community
Our Why There are ten elementary schools in Manatee County at below a 30% proficiency.
Students with a mentor or tutor are 90% more likely to be successful than those who do not have one.
(End of the year celebration at Rendez-Vous Christ Church Bradenton)
It takes about $1000 to serve one child per school year and we are committed to raise all we need to keep all 8 tutoring sites open in the fall of 2023.
THE GOOD NEWS
We have been given the opportunity to at least match TWO $25,000 gifts that have been committed to Avenue. If we raise this additional $50,000, we will have what is needed to keep our eight locations open this next school year!
(Bayshore Gardens leader gives one on one literacy tutoring to a student)
So, we want to spend the next 9 days on a campaign sharing 9 ways that Avenue941 is impacting the next generation in Manatee County. We have already shared 4 of the 9 ways we champion students: Academic Progress, Builds Character, Career Mentors, and Discipleship. Follow along to learn the additional 5 ways we make an impact!
(First Baptist Bradenton site tutor providing one on one math help)
Please follow us on social media (Facebook | Instagram); and like, share, or comment on our posts, so that more people can be aware of the work that our local churches are doing and the progress of the 100 students we have been serving this semester!
(Oasis Church site leader engaging the students with a fun game. Brain breaks are a must!)
Avenue941 seeks to see neighborhoods transformed through character development and academic success.
(Gulf Coast Church site leader has students focused on a fun lesson)
We provide access to technology, school supplies, snacks, a School District teacher, Samaritan Counseling services, a penpal program, a high school internship and more. We serve students K-12 to keep sibling groups together and to give high school students the opportunity to earn service hours for Bright Futures Scholarships.
(Bayshore Gardens Community Church site volunteer helps a student with math facts)
About the 9-4-1 Matching Campaign Marlin Yoder, a local realtor, has committed to a $25,000 donation. We are believing for 225 people to give $111.11 to match this gift. Since it costs about $1000/year to serve one student for the school year, when 9 people give $111.11 each, they collaboratively support one student to be part of Avenue, receiving academic and spiritual support. We are calling this the 9 - 4 - 1 campaign. Can you partner with us to support a student?
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About the Business Match Campaign Joe Moran, a lawyer who lives part-time here and part-time in NC, has offered us a $25,000 match opportunity. We are looking for 25 businesses or individuals to give $1000 to help us hit this match by May 26th at 1pm.
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