AventWest Community Development Corporation
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Hunger
Location
2700 Avent Ferry RoadPO BOX 33253Raleigh, NC 27636 United StatesWebsite:
http://www.aventwest.com/awcm
Organization Information
Mission Statement
AventWest Children's Mentoring (AWCM) provides educational and nutritional support services that promote healthy minds, healthy bodies, and healthy relationships for children and families in the AventWest community of Raleigh, NC.
Description
AventWest Children's Mentoring uses a holistic approach to mentoring children that incorporates tutoring, meals or healthy snacks, and enrichment activities. AWCM addresses needs in the AventWest community by: providing children with nutritious foods via afternoon snacks and evening meals; teaching children about nutrition and related issues so that the children can improve their health and well being; and helping children achieve academically, improving their chances of graduating from high school and obtaining additional education.