Enrichment programs provide invaluable benefits for students. Increasingly, school districts are not able to incorporate programs and activities during the school day that afford students hands-on learning in areas above and beyond the core curriculum standards.
This is why enrichment programs are so important. They provide invaluable benefits that build strong roots for students that last a lifetime while filling the gap between traditional, curriculum-based education and experiential, interest-based learning that excites minds and ignites passions.
Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of after school enrichment programs. From enhancing academic success, reducing future dropout rates, and improving social and personal skills, the positive impact of these programs are innumerable. These benefits are key to the students of today becoming productive members of strong communities tomorrow. Unfortunately, for many families, these classes are financially out of reach.
Whether informational, athletic, or just for fun, these programs offer priceless support for students, families and local communities. Through donations from individuals and corporations, Empowering Enrichment provides financial resources to PTAs/PTOs, enrichment Providers and individual families to expand access for all students to engaging enrichment classes and programs.
Empowering Enrichment
Empowering Enrichment is built upon the belief that every child should have opportunities to enhance their education.
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—Key Finding: Afterschool Alliance. (2014). America After 3 PM: Afterschool Programs in Demand. Washington, D.C.
Who We Are
We are parents, teachers, employees, business owners, and leaders in our communities who see the value in exposing students to a myriad of enrichment activities. We are committed to helping kids discover who they want to be, what they want to accomplish, and how they will contribute to our world.
At Empowering Enrichment, we see a world where every child engages in enrichment programs beyond
the classroom where they can expand their knowledge, further their passions and ignite their
ideas to better prepare them for the future. Empowering Enrichment is dedicated to ensuring that
all students and families have access to programs that help provide creativity and continuing
educational opportunities.
—NEA President Dennis Van Roekel
What We Do
Empowering Enrichment was created in collaboration with our sponsor
Enrichment Matters. After
successfully supporting enrichment programs at dozens of member schools and witnessing the
positive results, Enrichment Matters identified the value in ensuring that these programs be
available to all school systems and students, regardless of financial limitations.
Built upon the belief that every child should have opportunities to enhance their education, Empowering Enrichment works with PTAs/PTOs at elementary and middle schools, with Providers of enrichment classes and camps, and directly with families with financial need to fund, in whole or in part, solutions to the scholarship needs and logistical challenges that impede more students accessing these vital programs. Grant applications are reviewed and awarded by our Board of Directors 4 times a year: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer.
Contributions we receive from individuals and organizations fund the grants requests received to bring enrichment activities to more students. Our phased approach for outreach ensures that we are prepared to meet the need responsibly.
The timeframe for each phase is depicted below, however, if sufficient funds are generated the
timeframe for subsequent phases will be moved up accordingly.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
—Afterschool Alliance.org
How You Can Help
Your donation to Empowering Enrichment provides access to meaningful programs and scholarships
for after school programs. By contributing to Empowering Enrichment, you become part of the
solution by helping to create a successful path for students that benefits families and
communities as well.
If you would like to create a partnership with a specific school, type of student, or defined geographic area, please contact us at info@empoweringenrichment.org.
—Key Finding: Afterschool Alliance. (2014) America After 3 PM: Afterschool Programs in Demand. Washington, D.C.