Coronavirus Update: Homework Help

Today we helped the kids with some homework packets!

Rachel commented on our efforts:

“My heart goes out to parents. Most of the kids we work with don’t have access to computers or internet (and some don’t speak english) so they cant so homework. I made these packets for them to keep them somewhat engaged.”

Walking & praying

During this time of separation, if you are looking for a way you can help while ordering your supplies online, shop at smil.amazon.com. Your purchase can help us serve our kids!

Shop at smile.amazon.com, choose Jesus Project as your charity and AmazonSmile donates to Jesus Project Ministries, Inc at no cost to you!

As always, we are collecting donations here, if you are able to contribute:

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Love,

Debra and Rachel

Readers Are Leaders & Amazon Smile – Coronavirus Update

Yesterday, we gave away some of our books from our library to our kids to help keep their minds engaged.

If you are looking for ways to help – try Amazon Smile:

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This is at NO ADDITIONAL COST to you!!
Stay safe!

Best,

Debra and Rachel

Happenings At Apple Learning Street

I wanted to quickly update you on some of the happenings at Apple Street Learning Center and Jesus Project Ministries. The fall season is flying by, and we are seeing amazing transformations.

“Yesterday during tutoring: some of our students were so on top of their schoolwork that they decided to help tutor the younger ones!!!! It wasn’t just one or two shining helpers, there was four or five! I love being back in the flow of things, thank you Jesus!” – Alexander (ASSISTANT OUTREACH COORDINATOR/ MISSION TEAM & SITE COORDINATOR / JSTEP LEADER)

A quick story – One of our young men “TR” is having a break-out year. Last year when he would come to tutoring as a third grader he would say, “I can’t read!” Many days he would just shut down and sit with his arms folded in defeat. Every time he would say he couldn’t read our tutors would encourage him and say, “We are going to teach you to read.” It has been a hard fought battle, but this year he has been overcoming and succeeding in school. Recently, he has been named Student of the Week twice! What a miracle to watch him work on reading, to finish his math homework and be named Student of the Week. This is only possible because of amazing partners who stand with our ministry.

Alexander helping a student with his homework

This is the a brief list of what we are accomplishing this fall:

  • Feeding hungry kids – We all hate to think about children going hungry or eating junk food.  Thanks to your generous help we are able to keep children from going to bed hungry. Every day we provide healthy after-school snacks and a take home bag to 40 plus children.  
  • Tutoring tender minds – This is a record breaking year for tutoring.   We have the highest number of children ever coming to the tutoring center. So far this year we have had 76 children.  We are running out of room, but we are not running out of enthusiasm.  I sharpen dozens of pencils each day.  Every single pencil has been provided by our generous donors….. thank you so much!  I like to say, at Apple Street Learning Center we sharpen pencils so we can sharpen minds.
  • Upcoming events: The Cajun Thanksgiving Outreach is on November 23rd at 1:00 pm on the corner of Apple and Cambronne Street, New Orleans.  If you would like to help provide a family with a turkey and a thanksgiving food box please click the blue button below to donate. We will provide a dinner for a family in your name. $45.00 feeds a family of four a feast.
  • Christmas Party and Toy Give-Away is on December 14th at 1:00 pm.  

Thank you again for all of your help over the years.  We have an amazing surprise to tell you about soon.  Stay tuned, it is exciting!

Blessings,

Debra

PS: Did you know that Apple Street Learning Center is recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Education as an approved Tutoring Center? 

Tutors Needed – Apple Street Learning Center!

We are overflowing with kids in need of help with homework in our after school program. We could really use some help! Just one or two hours a week can make a huge difference. And if you speak spanish, we REALLY need you!

Message us if you are able to volunteer & sow some time into these precious kids.

After School Tutoring 3:30 – 6:30pm

Apple Street Learning Center:
Open Monday thru Thursday.
The 32 weeks after school program provides free tutoring for children 5 years and older.
Contact us to Volunteer: info@jesusprojectministries.com

After School Tutoring 3:30-6:30pm

Apple Street Learning Center:
Open Monday thru Thursday.
The 32 weeks after school program provides free tutoring for children 5 years and older.
Contact us to Volunteer: info@jesusprojectministries.com

After School Tutoring 3:30-6:30pm

Apple Street Learning Center:
Open Monday thru Thursday.
The 32 weeks after school program provides free tutoring for children 5 years and older.
Contact us to Volunteer: info@jesusprojectministries.com

After School Tutoring 3:30-6:30pm

Apple Street Learning Center:
Open Monday thru Thursday.
The 32 weeks after school program provides free tutoring for children 5 years and older.
Contact us to Volunteer: info@jesusprojectministries.com