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 2nd Annual Bowl-a-thon
All proceeds from the Bowl-a-thon directly support RCS’ Prevention and Education Programs
Prevention & Education improves the quality of life in the community and its schools by helping children and parents develop the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and skills that will help them avoid criminal behavior, gang involvement, truancy, and drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. Our vision is for all young people to grow up in safe, healthy, and supportive environments and develop the confidence and skills needed to successfully navigate challenging situations and grow to their full potential. During the 2007-2008 school year, Prevention & Education provided group and classroom instruction to over 1800 children in 11 different schools and 400 parents through its family workshops. In 2008, the program launched the REACH Youth Mentoring Program.
The RCS REACH Mentoring Program improves young people's pro-social behaviors, academic achievement, and family and peer relationships. A program coordinator matches a carefully screened adult volunteer to a child with the expectation that a caring and supportive relationship will develop. The coordinator, in cooperation with a designated school liaison selects, monitors, and eventually closes the relationship with the volunteer and child, and communicates with the volunteer, parent/guardian, and the child throughout the matched relationship. Independent research has shown that the positive relationships between mentors and mentees have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on children's lives. Mentees are less likely to begin using illegal drugs, consume alcohol, skip school and classes, or engage in acts of violence. They have greater self-esteem, confidence in their schoolwork performance, and get along better with their friends and families.
FOR TEAM REGISTRATIONS, INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS, PLEDGE PAYMENTS, SPONSORSHIP PAYMENTS AND MUCH MORE CLICK HERE
FOR TEAM REGISTRATIONS, INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS, PLEDGE PAYMENTS, SPONSORSHIP PAYMENTS AND MUCH MORE CLICK HERE
For more information, please contact Julie Montoro at (408) 846-2176, jmontoro@rcskids.org or Mike Hayes (408) 846-2015, mhayes@rcskids.org.
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