Current Programs and Activities

 
For Families

•Free Special Events, “Easter Fiesta” (Piñatas, Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Basket Raffle) and “Family Fun Day” (Block party and backpack giveaway.)

 •Christmas Assistance, ”Gift of Hope” is a program that provides Christmas for low-income families.

•Free counseling for individuals or families, by appointment.

  For Children and Teens

•Afterschool Program, “Save America’s Youth (S.A.Y.) Yes!” is an after-school program for all school-age children and teens. The program tutors and mentors children to raise grades, build character and create positive community leaders.

 •Summer Day Camp, “Summer Blast” is a summer day camp program for K-6th grade. It provides fun, educational structure to children who might otherwise spend the summer months unsupervised or regressing academically.

 •Teen Leadership Program- a program that involves high school aged teens in acting and peer tutors and mentors to younger children.

Working With Local Groups

Our Family Center works with at-risk families with school-aged children in Hammond and East Chicago. Since we are in south Hammond, most clients live in the Hammond Gavit school zone. Families come to us by “word-of-mouth” from other parents and children, referrals from schools and referrals from other social service organizations.

We partner with the School City of Hammond, Salvation Army, North Township Trustees, Northwest Indiana Food Bank and more, to help at-risk families.