Project MARCH Learning Centers

The Project MARCH (Make A Right CHoice) Learning Center is a safe haven afterschool program that provides academic assistance, healthy snacks and enrichment activities for up to 60 at-risk elementary aged children.  This program is in its fourth year and is unique in that:

1) the staff includes Project POWER/AmeriCorps members that work in the         neighboring elementary schools in the morning and at Project MARCH sites in the afternoon;

2) it is located within the community to alleviate transportation barriers;

3) program is free;

4) provides holistic help to families through parent involvement and emergency assistance;

5) incorporates a Summer Camp program and

6) employs two Housing Authority residents

Project MARCH strengthens the connection between student, school, parent and community which is a key element in helping an at-risk child succeed in school and prepare for life. 

For more information about Project March, please contact:
Barbara Norton, Project MARCH Coordinator
828-252-4810 or barbaran@childrenfirstbc.org