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The Salvation Army of Greater Houston is dedicated to
enriching the lives of young people through programs and
services that entice them to stay positive and motivated.
Our Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe haven
for hundreds of young people to attend after school and
during the summer. At these facilities, Salvation Army
staff and volunteers engage them in positive activities such
as sports, homework sessions and mentoring opportunities.
College-bound high school students at HISD’s Robert E. Lee
High School use our Upward Bound college entry assistance
program as a tool to improve their chances of entering and
completing a university education.
Boys
& Girls Clubs - Youth Programs
At our six Corps/Community Centers throughout the region
children are offered a safe environment in which to explore
and maximize their potential after school. Our staff and
volunteers serve as positive role models for these children,
and provide them the leadership skills that parents have
come to expect and appreciate from The Salvation Army. Our
Boys & Girls Clubs – at most of these community centers –
offer fun recreational activities for our children to
participate in. From dance and music lessons, to Tae Kwon
Do classes, and even special visits from local celebrities
and sports teams, there is always a positive message to the
work we do. In the summertime, parents are also offered the
opportunity to have their children participate in our summer
camp program.
Upward
Bound – College Assistance
Through our Upward Bound Boys & Girls Club at Lee High
School, hundreds of first generation, low-income families
are seeing a member of their family graduate from high
school and go on to college for the very first time. By
making a commitment to The Salvation Army’s Upward Bound
program, youth in the vicinity of the Houston Independent
School District’s Robert E. Lee High School are committing
to reaching this accomplishment with the help of The
Salvation Army’s staff. Free of charge, these students are
provided academic and career advising, financial aid
assistance, a five-week summer program at Rice University,
field trips to various other colleges, and assistance with
college entrance requirements. |
