The program offers tutoring, therapy, mentorship, meals and so much more. 'This is an example of people from the community taking back their community. We can model that for children on how to serve and give back to their community.'
INDIANAPOLIS —"Drop your kids off. All we ask is that you sign a waiver, and they are free to stay. They are in good hands," said Dee Ross, Founder & CEO of The Ross Foundation."This community deserves to have programs like this in our community, run by people from our community," said Ross."This is an example of people from the community taking back their community. We can model that for children on how to serve and give back to their community.
On Monday, The Ross Foundation kicked off its after-school program on the far eastside. The program offers tutoring, therapy, mentorship, meals and so much more."Keeping children out of trouble, keeping them involved, helping them expand beyond just small-mindedness and having an open mind. Really starting to have a greater appreciation for self," said Ross."Children are looking forward to coming back every single day,” Ross said.
Ross said he knows that transportation may be challenging for parents, so he's working to provide that for those families.
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