Westbury, NY, July 12, 2003 – MPowering Kids, a non-profit organization that provides tutoring and mentoring programs to motivated students in underserved communities, has successfully completed its first year of operations providing after-school mentoring, tutoring and cultural enrichment programs. As a testament to the effectiveness of the program, 100% of the Class of 2003 students who entered the program in September 2002 have successfully completed their coursework and other program requirements.

To celebrate the occasion, the Class of 2003 and their families will help welcome the incoming class of new students at the Second Annual MPowering Kids Picnic & Celebration in Westbury on July 12. Over 125 people are expected to attend the event, including the Superintendent of Westbury Schools Dr. Constance R. Clark, teachers from the Drexel Avenue Elementary School, and numerous MPowering Kids volunteers, staff members and associates.

“I congratulate all the MPowering Kids students in the Class of 2003, who worked so hard during the past year,” said Dr. Clark. “Not only will those students be returning for their second year in the program in the Fall of 2003, but we will also be welcoming a new class of fourth-grade students into the program at the same time.”

Now entering its second year, the MPowering Kids program offers ongoing education, support and guidance to students from the fourth-grade through high school graduation. Participating students attend the MPowering Kids program three days per week. According to Susan R. Marshall, Founder and President “The program supplements traditional school-day curriculum and instruction by offering activities that stress skill acquisition, problem solving, and nurturing relations with caring adults.”  Susan added, “We’ve seen so much enthusiasm and progress with these students already after just one year of the program. We’re excited to have the next class of fourth graders join the MPowering Kids program.


About MPowering Kids

MPowering Kids (www.mpoweringkids.org) is a non-profit charitable organization that provides after-school tutoring, mentoring, and cultural enrichment programs for motivated students in underserved communities. The MPowering Kids staff and volunteers work closely with students from their fourth grade year through their high school graduation, offering nine years of programs and opportunities to acquire the skills, habits and attitudes necessary to succeed in college and in life.

The MPowering Kids program is made possible through the generous support of individual and corporate sponsors. For additional information about MPowering Kids, please click on the About Us section or click on the Donations page to help support MPowering Kids.

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