Project Success
An after-school, tutorial enrichment childcare program, Project Success serves 130-140 children each year. Project Success serves children 5-14 years of age who are in protective custody and are referred by the Department of Children and Family Services.
The program provides after-school tutoring, summer camp, enrichment activities, nutrition, field trips, athletics, music and dance to participating youth.
Opportunities to Get Involved:
Project Success is looking for guest presenters to present age appropriate subject matter to youth ages 5-14 years. Potential topics can include: bullying, conflict resolution, positive self-esteem, financial literacy, health & safety.
One hundred percent of the youth participating in Project Success are under the supervision of the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Program participants are always in need of hats, gloves, scarves, shoes, coats, undergarments, clothing. Donations of arts and crafts supplies, board games, books, school supplies are also needed.
For more information about opportunities to get involved contact Precious Grimes at (618)482-8334 or prgrime@siue.edu.
