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The CDF Freedom Schools program provides summer and after-school enrichment that helps children fall in love with reading, increases their self-esteem, and generates more positive attitudes toward learning. Children are taught using a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components: high quality academic enrichment; parent and family involvement; civic engagement and social action; intergenerational leadership development; and nutrition, health and mental health.
In 2011, CDF-California hosted twelve Freedom Schools locations throughout the state. We thank the following partner organizations for their work in providing exceptional summer programs for California youth:
| First Community Development Corporation Contact: Arna Fulcher First Church of God, Center of Hope 9550 Crenshaw Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90305 323-600-1223 Grades: K-8 Dates: 6/27- 8/05 Community Coalition Contact: Karume James Foshay Learning Center 3751 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018 323-750-9087 Grades: 3-8 Dates: 7/05-8/12 Bakersfield Center for Spiritual Living/LightWave Education Contact: Lisa E. Watson Bakersfield Center for Spiritual Living 222 Eureka Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 661-323-3109 Grades: K-8 Dates: 6/27- 8/05 Cornerstone Community First Church of God Contact: Bettie Hodges Hannah CDF Freedom Schools Program 626 Drake Ave., Marin City, CA 94965 415-577-2901 Grades: K-5 Dates: 6/20- 7/29 Third Baptist Church of San Francisco Contact: Renard Allen Ida B. Wells Middle School 1099 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 415-346-4426 Grades: K-12 Dates: 6/20- 8/05 Safe Passages Contact: Quinta Seward United for Success Academy 2101 35th Avenue, Oakland, CA 64601 510-238-4456 Grades: 6-8 Dates: 6/27-8/05 Success in Challenges Contact: Rev. Leon Wood Barton Elementary School 1100 E. Del Amo Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807 909-607-0439 Grades: K-8 Dates: 7/11-8/19 |
Pasadena Unified School District Contact: Ms. Denise Collier Altadena Elementary School 743 E. Calavera St., Altadena, CA 91001 626-396-3614 Grades: K-5 Dates: 6/27-8/05 Pasadena Unified School District Contact: Ms. Denise Collier Washington Middle School 1505 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 626-396-3615 Grades: 6-8 Dates: 6/27-8/05 Mount Erie Christian Center Contact: Kailyn Wells Mt. Erie Christian Academy 511 S. 47th St., San Diego, CA 92113 619-263-1914 Grades: K-8 Dates: 6/27-8/05 Urban Lights Initiative Contact: Tonya Harris The United Methodist Church of Lynwood 4207 Carlin Ave., Lynwood, CA 90262 310-710-4549 Grades: K-8 Dates: 7/18-8/26 Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches Contact: Cheryl A. Branch Bethel A.M.E. Church 7900 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047 323-238-0445 Grades: K-8 Dates: 7/5-8/12 FNCF Community Development Corporation Contact: Loretta Johnson Ryals First New Christian Fellowship Baptist Church 1555 W. 108th St., Los Angeles, CA 90047 323-238-0445 Grades: K-12 Dates: 7/5-8/12 |
For more information on CDF-CA Freedom Schools, contact Saira G. Soto at ssoto@childrensdefense.org.
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