Services & Programs

After School Program This program seeks to provide a place for children of the community to go in the hours between school getting out and their parents getting home. There they will find a snack and volunteers ready to help with home work. They can also play basketball, color, jump rope, and participate in other fun activities. The goal is to form relationships with the children and provide them a place where they can have trouble free fun. This program runs 4-6pm Monday through Thursday. Monday and Wednesday are for all children under 18, Tuesday is currently an anger management/gang prevention class for ages 12-17, and Thursday is for Middle School and High School students.

Mentoring Mentoring can play a vital role in addressing social and learning issues both at school and at home. Building the mentoring program in the middle schools will promote continuity and growth with students that are still influenced by a caring adult.

Tutoring Some students need additional help with reading, while others need help preparing for college entrance exams. Subject specific assistance can be available for ages 8-18, coordinated with the current school curriculum and teacher. Positive reinforcement from tutors will provide encouragement for effort and success.

Parent Homework Club Occasionally, conscientious parents need help understanding the homework requirements, communicating with a teacher, or understanding school programs and requirements. A routine program that targets the school related needs of moms and dads will be appreciated throughout the community and provide further benefit to their kids.

Family Life Enrichment Many neighborhood families just need occasional help finding childcare, getting a ride, talking with a teenager, or making ends meet at the end of the month. Streams of Hope can be a link between the Townline community and many expert service providers in the West Michigan area.