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i � <br /> They also have access to a computer lab, with internet and games, as well as a gymnasium with ; <br /> pool table, foosball, air hockey, ping pong and basketball rims for their leisure time enjoyment, <br /> and so much more. <br /> The greatest contribution by far, is [thatJ the children are safe from gang/criminal activity and i <br /> I violence when we are in the different neighborhoods doing the festivals and wlule they are at I �, <br /> ' our facility. When they are with us they can smile, laugh and be cluldren. Parents can shop at <br /> our food bank once weekly. We believe the children are able to learn better when they are <br /> properly nourished. <br /> 6. What do the children's families value most about our programs? I <br /> The value most e�ressed by the families of the children is the knowledge that their children aze i <br /> safe and that they trust this ministry to provide adequate protection while in our care. Many of � <br /> these children are "latchlcey kids", and the parent/s appreciate that someone is watching over � <br /> them, at least for a little while. They also enjoy the well-rounded after school program and the I� <br /> hot meal we give their children before we take them home. They thank us over and over again � <br /> for coming to their neighborhood with the festivals throughout the summer months. ; <br /> 7. How does our program bene�it our community as a whole? <br /> i Our program benefits our community as a whole by reaching"at risk"children through building <br /> � relationships with volunteer mentors,educators,business owners, executives and others who <br /> would not normally be accessible to these particular populations, for whatever reasons. ; <br /> I Building healthy relationships often brings about positive changes in the choices and decision '� <br /> making processes that may not have been an option in the past for some of these children. We �i <br /> believe our program helps prevent cri.me by changing the course of many"at risk"children's <br /> lives. Finally,the program pravides the children with a much needed hot and nutritious meal, at <br /> ;, least one day a week,which we are certain adds much needed nutritional and nurturing value. C <br /> ; <br /> i <br /> � <br /> � <br /> -- ---- ---- -- -- --_- --- --- -- -- � <br /> I ; <br /> I <br /> � ' <br /> I <br /> � <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />