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Youth
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Empowering
Darke
County Youth provides After School and Summer Tutoring programs
to assist students in the areas of language arts and math with the goal
of
Strong Students for a Strong Community.
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Empowering Darke County Youth
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United Way Partner Agency
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Empowering
Tutoring: An Amazing Project
Edison State students comment on their volunteer tutoring experience -
“The After School Program is an amazing group of people who come
together to help kids who are behind in their academics.” This was the
opinion of one of several Edison State students who participated in the
After School Program at Greenville Elementary School. Another student
said it meant a lot to her to... read
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Virginia Kettering Foundation provides
major grant to Empowering Youth
GREENVILLE – The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation has provided a major
grant to Empowering Darke County Youth to help support After School
Programs in Greenville, Ansonia and Arcanum-Butler school districts.
“This grant will have a major impact on our ability to serve our
students, especially as we move into the spring and then the fall of
next year,” said Bob Robinson... read
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Wayne HealthCare Foundation continues
support for Empowering programs
GREENVILLE - Wayne HealthCare Foundation has once again provided a
grant to Empowering Darke County Youth to support its academic services
to Darke County Youth. Making the presentation to Greenville Program
Coordinator Kay Sloat in 2019 was Foundation Director Lauren
Henry. The Wayne HealthCare Foundation actively supports a
healthy Darke County... read
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Local webmaster donates services to
Empowering programs
Empowering introduces informative website: empowerdarkecounty.com -
DARKE COUNTY – Empowering Darke County Youth has introduced a new,
informative website – empowerdarkecounty.com – designed and maintained
by local webmaster, Kurt Wagner. The website provides updated
information on all Empowering Darke County Youth programs. It also
provides a history... read
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Will you answer the call? By
Brittany Ulman, Board Member, Empowering Darke County Youth
Back to school. A well-known phrase often dreaded by students and
welcomed by parents. Regardless of our individual reactions, this time
of year is familiar to most. Or at least it used to be. In the days of
COVID-19, there’s nothing well-known or familiar about “back to
school.” Today, there are masks, face shields, gloves, social
distancing guidelines, temperature checks, virtual and in-person... read
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Park National Bank continues support of
Empowering programs
GREENVILLE – “Thank you for all that you do for our kids,” said Vickie
Wessling, Public Relations Coordinator for Park National Bank. “This is
a great program and all of you should be proud of what you have
accomplished with these kids.” Wessling and Park National Bank Vice
President Brian Wagner recently presented a check to Empowering
Executive... read
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Empowering receives grant from Reynolds
& Reynolds Foundation
Tutoring non-profit begins its fifth year of support for academically
at-risk students - GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth has
received a major grant from Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation
for its After School, Summer and Distance tutoring programs. “We are
grateful to the Associates at Reynolds and Reynolds Foundation for
their support... read
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From the Director… The
Empowering Mission Continues to Move Forward
This has been a tough year for everyone: business owners and employees,
parents, teachers and administrators, and especially, our kids. Yet we
move forward. All school districts in Darke County have developed plans
to allow on-campus instruction this fall. For the first time since the
middle of March we are able to work directly with the students who need
our help. We... read
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Arcanum-Butler joins Empowering’s After
School Programs
ARCANUM – Arcanum-Butler Middle School has joined the Empowering Darke
County Youth Mission by establishing an After School Tutoring Program
for its fifth and sixth grade students. “We are very excited to be
working with Empowering Darke County Youth at Arcanum-Butler Middle
School,” said Jason Vince, Arcanum-Butler Middle School Principal. “We
feel it will be... read
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Stephens Memorial awards second check this
year for Empowering youth
GREENVILLE – The Harry D. Stephens Memorial recently awarded its second
check for 2020 to Empowering Darke County Youth. It was the fourth gift
from the Memorial since 2017. “During a time when all of us are
struggling with our health and economic concerns, we are extremely
grateful to the Harry D. Stephens Memorial for their continued focus on
our kids,” said... read
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Rumpke of Ohio donates to Empowering
programs
GREENVILLE – Rumpke of Ohio has awarded a grant to Empowering Darke
County Youth to support its programs in 2020-21. This is the second
year Rumpke has supported Empowering efforts to help students
struggling with their academics. The Rumpke business was established in
the 1930’s in the Cincinnati area. Today, Rumpke has grown to include
refuse and recycling services... read
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Rotary of Greenville continues its
Empowering support
GREENVILLE – The Rotary Club of Greenville recently supported
Empowering programs with its annual grant. The club’s support began in
2016 and has continued annually through 2020. “We are grateful for the
Rotary Club’s donations,” said Empowering Executive Director Bob
Robinson. “This has been a difficult time for all of us – teachers,
parents and especially our students – they need all the... read
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Vectren Foundation continues support for
Empowering programs
GREENVILLE – Vectren Foundation recently supported Empowering programs
with its second grant. The Foundation’s support began in 2019 and now
continues in 2020. “This is a major grant,” said Empowering Executive
Director Bob Robinson. “It comes at a time when it’s really needed.
Available funds from all sectors of our economy are in short supply due
to recent events... read
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Empowering Newsletter offers Summer Fun
Opportunities
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth’s June Newsletter offers a
great list of summer fun and educational activities for Darke County
young people. Compiled by Empowering Board Member Brittany Ulman, the
“Essentials” list has activities that all ages can enjoy. Included in
the one-page flyer are ideas for outside and indoor fun, virtual
learning, staying connected, staying healthy... read
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Did You Know? CNO is a top source for
education news!
County News Online is a top source for education news… County News
Online is a fundraising arm of Empowering Darke County Youth. It is
also one of your top sources for education news, analysis and opinion.
The website publishes six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Daily
teases are offered on Facebook County News Online, while weekly updates
are sent out... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth… Getting
ready for fall… Let us help!
GREENVILLE – Summer is here. It’s a time for enjoying warmer weather,
planning summer activities and taking a deep breath after the
challenges of the last few months. It is also time to consider
preparing for the fall. In one form or another school will resume the
end of August. It could be in the classroom, online or a combination of
both. If your child, grandchild or any child important to... read
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Don’t forget our kids, Bob
Robinson, Executive Director, Empowering Darke County Youth
To many of us, the bottom dropped out the middle of March. Businesses
closed. People lost their jobs. There was a novel (as in new) virus
that had begun killing people, and by order of the governor, social
distancing was implemented to help stop its spread. Schools were shut
down. It was strongly suggested we stay home and if – only if –
venturing out was absolutely... read
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Empowering thanks supporters, requests help
during tough times
Online Tutoring continues through Empowering Distance - GREENVILLE –
Empowering Darke County Youth Board of Directors wishes to thank the
businesses, organizations and individuals who have continued their
support this year, many of them during today’s tough challenges. Their
help has made it possible to continue offering tutoring online to Darke
County students struggling with their... read
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Empowering adds video support to online
tutoring
DARKE COUNTY – Empowering Darke County Youth has added face-to-face
video tutoring to its online capabilities. Available formats include
Google Hangouts, Zoom and Facebook. “We went ‘live’ a little over a
week ago and are already working with a number of students,” said Bob
Robinson, Empowering Executive Director. “Our resources are limited,
however, we still have room to provide... read
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Empowering Youth offers “distance learning”
support
DARKE COUNTY – Until current health concerns have dissipated, Distance
Learning is the new normal adopted by school districts, colleges and
other education-oriented agencies. Empowering Darke County Youth is now
offering an opportunity for caregivers to discover a variety of
“in-home” activities and some basic learning support services for their
children needing additional help. Empowering... read
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Dave Knapp continues support of Empowering
youth
GREENVILLE - Dave Knapp, owner of Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln in
Greenville, has been a major supporter of his Darke County community
for over two decades, especially local youth. He continued that support
recently with a donation to Empowering Darke County Youth. Among his
community service support activities, Dave has provided scholarships to
local athletes and... read
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Empowering Benefits from Mercer Savings
Mission
GREENVILLE – As a mutual bank, Mercer Savings Bank has always been
deeply rooted in the communities it serves and, as part of that,
believes that reinvesting in those communities should be a large part
of its mission. Each month, The Bank’s Giving Mission provides one
office the opportunity to choose an organization to receive
$1,000. Along with the donation, offices... read
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Harry Stephens Memorial supports Empowering
programs for third year
GREENVILLE – Dianna Wagner, President of the Harry D. Stephens
Memorial, Inc., recently presented a check to Susi Halley, Vice
President of Empowering Darke County Youth. The check supporting
Empowering Darke County Youth programs was the third gift from the
Memorial since 2017. “We are grateful for the Harry D. Stephens
Memorial continued support,” said Halley. “These... read
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After School Tutoring… The Bottom Line,
By Tatiayana Cox, Edison State Community College Student
What do you think the bottom line is for struggling students in this
community and the importance of supporting them now via after school
tutoring versus later? This question stopped me in my tracks as I began
tutoring 1st-7th graders. It may have begun as an assignment for me,
but morphed into a calling as these precious kids grew on me. I quickly
realized they struggled with basic math and language skills... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth… Edison
State student calls Empowering program ‘an opportunity of a lifetime’
- GREENVILLE – “Being a part of Greenville's Empowering After School
Tutoring Program was an opportunity of a lifetime,” said one of 38
Edison State Greenville Campus students who participated in the
Empowering Darke County Youth program last fall. The student added she
believes she has helped at least one child increase his or her grade in
school… and to be proud of the... read
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Empowering sets aggressive goal for 2020
GREENVILLE - As Empowering Darke County Youth enters its fifth year of
academic support for Darke County young people, it also enters its
fifth year of new challenges. In order to meet these challenges, it has
adopted an aggressive fundraising campaign. “Our goal is to have a
qualified tutor for every two students enrolled in our program,” said
Bob Robinson, Empowering Executive Director... read
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Edison State Greenville students continue
community service traditions
GREENVILLE – Ten Edison State Community College teams, Greenville
Campus and online, continued the tradition of talking to elementary and
middle school students about Bullying. Edison State students also
worked hundreds of hours with elementary and middle school students
struggling with their academics. The students are enrolled in Edison
State’s Fundamentals of Communication... read
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Eikenberry’s IGA supports Empowering youth
programs
GREENVILLE – Mark Davis, President and General Manager of Eikenberry’s
IGA Foodliners, Greenville, recently presented a check to Bob Robinson,
Executive Director of Empowering Darke County Youth, in support of its
programs to help county youth succeed in their educational goals. “We
started this program in 2016,” said Robinson, “and we’ve been asking
individuals, businesses and... read
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JT’s Brew & Grill sponsors second
Empowering fundraiser
GREENVILLE – JT’s Brew & Grill sponsored its second Empowering
Darke County Youth fundraiser of 2019 recently, nearly doubling its
financial support for the year. Any patron eating lunch or dinner at
JT’s the last day of October had a percentage of their check donated to
Empowering programs. Presenting the check to Chelsea Jones, Empowering
Assistant Program & Volunteer Coordinator... read
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Wayne HealthCare Foundation continues its
Empowering support
Wayne HealthCare Foundation has once again provided a grant to
Empowering Darke County Youth to support its academic services to Darke
County Youth. Making the presentation to Greenville Program Coordinator
Kay Sloat was Foundation Director Lauren Henry. This is the
Foundation’s third year of support for Empowering students. The Wayne
HealthCare Foundation actively... read
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Edison State staff “trick or treats”
Empowering kids
GREENVILLE - Edison State Darke County Campus staff made a visit
recently to Empowering Darke County Youth students in Greenville,
offering their own version of “trick or treat”… instead of asking for
treats, they came bearing gifts. Gifts for each student included a
book, a bookmark, a real miniature pumpkin and – of course – some
candy. The visiting Edison State staff... read
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Empowering Director’s Notes: People
Power… help us help a child learn,
By Bob Robinson, Executive Director - Our revised Greenville program
has proven to be successful in reaching the students who need our help
the most… we work with First and Third Graders two days a week, Second
and Fourth Graders two days a week, and Fifth through Eighth Graders
four days a week. While all students benefited from After School
tutoring last year, our attendance averaged 50 students a day. It
was... read
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Program Updates Promise Another Successful
Year,
By Chelsea Jones, Empowering Assistant Program Coordinator, Greenville
- A new school year of tutoring has begun, and I could not be more
excited! As the Assistant Program Coordinator for EDCY, I strive to
find ways to improve our growing program for the students we serve, as
well as the tutors and volunteers who help. Over the summer I worked
with Kay Sloat, Program Coordinator, to manage the growing number of
students in need of tutoring... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters partners with
Empowering Darke County Youth
Again this year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County
will be partnering with Empowering Darke County Youth during the
2019-2020 school year to provide after-school support for area
youth. Both agencies are 501(c)3 non-profit United Way
partners. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to create and
support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and...
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United Way increases Empowering support for
the 2019-20 school year
GREENVILLE – United Way Executive Director Christy Bugher joined the
Empowering After School Program second and fourth graders during their
first day of tutoring at Greenville Elementary School. She presented
the United Way’s first quarterly check for 2019-20, a major increase in
the organization’s support for the Empowering program. Receiving the
check was Empowering Greenville... read
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Vectren Foundation gives major grant to
support Empowering students
GREENVILLE – The Vectren Foundation, a Vectren CenterPoint Energy
Company, has given Empowering Darke County Youth a major grant to help
the organization in its efforts to reach more students who are
academically at risk. “Programs like yours are a crucial part of
creating sustainable communities in our region,” said Amanda Schmitt,
MPA, Vectren Community Affairs Manager... read
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BASF Employees donate to help Empowering
kids
GREENVILLE – Ashley Kozak and several other employees at BASF
Corporation got together and purchased supplies to donate to Empowering
Darke County Youth for its After School Programs in Greenville and
Ansonia. “We can’t thank Ashley and the rest of the BASF employees
enough for taking a personal interest in our kids,” said Empowering
Executive Director Bob... read
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Rumpke of Ohio supports Empowering programs
Rumpke of Ohio recently made a donation to Empowering Darke County
Youth to help its After School Tutoring programs. Empowering programs
begin shortly in Greenville and Ansonia school districts. Rumpke offers
residential curbside trash and recycling pickup as well as commercial
services for office, construction and commercial needs. Rumpke trash
and recycling services are offered... read
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Ansonia District to start Empowering After
School Program
ANSONIA – This fall Ansonia Local Schools will be joining Greenville in
its goal to help struggling students by offering the Empowering Darke
County Youth After School Program. “We’re pleased to be the first
school district outside of Greenville to initiate this program,” said
Jim Atchley, Superintendent of Ansonia Schools. “It’s another
opportunity to provide tutoring instruction to our students,” he... read
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JT’s Brew & Grill supports Empowering
programs for local youth
GREENVILLE – “I love this program,” said Trisha Hill, Manager of JT’s
Brew & Grill in Greenville. A request for support got a quick
response from Hill, who offered to have an Empowering Darke County
Youth day at her restaurant. That day – June 26 – resulted in a large
donation for Empowering programs. Guests were not required to turn in a
flyer or otherwise indicate their support… if they... read
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Edison State communications students huge
on community service
GREENVILLE - In the past 12 months 97 Edison State communication
students have provided 3,469 hours of service to their communities.
They participated in the Empowering Darke County Youth After School and
Summer Tutoring programs, and teams went off campus to talk to young
people about bullying and the dangers of drugs abuse. In addition, one
team each semester chose... read
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Empowering still has room for students in
July
June is gone and July is upon us. There is still room for students in
Empowering Darke County Youth’s Summer Small Group Tutoring Program at
Edison State Community College. No signup forms are needed. Bring your
student(s) any day, Monday through Thursday (except July 4), from 4
p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will enroll the child and place him or her with a
tutor. Tutoring sessions are... read
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Greenville Eagles continues support of
Empowering Programs
GREENVILLE – Greenville Eagles 2177 continues its strong support of
Empowering Darke County Youth as part of its mission to enhance the
lives of local children, their parents and the residents of the
Greenville community. The local non-profit organization, in addition to
a wide variety of community support programs, has provided college
scholarships for years, and has since... read
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Tribute Funeral Homes continues support for
Empowering programs
Tribute Funeral Homes recently gave a check to Empowering Darke County
Youth to support its After School and Summer Tutoring programs. Tribute
Funeral Homes, which is locally owned and operated and has campuses in
Greenville and New Madison, has been an Empowering supporter since the
non-profit was established in March 2016. Presenting the check to
Empowering... read
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Second National Bank continues its
Empowering support
GREENVILLE – Second National Bank continued its support of the
Empowering After School Programs by recently joining students and
tutors for a donation. It is Second National’s third year of support
for the program. Representing Second National Bank were Vickie
Wessling, Community Relations Coordinator, and Antonia Baker, Trust
Administrative Officer. Representing Empowering... read
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Gettysburg
Free Masons Support Empowering Programs
GETTYSBURG – The Gettysburg Lodge of Free Masons No. 477 recently
donated a check supporting the work of Empowering Darke County Youth
with students needing academic help. Free Masons Lodges support many
charities, including Shriner’s Burn Hospitals, Scottish Rite Hospitals,
scholarships, children’s homes and more. In addition to its donation to
Empowering Darke County Youth... read
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Empowering Youth now enrolling for Summer
Tutoring
GREENVILLE - Empowering Darke County Youth is now enrolling students
for its Summer Tutoring Program. Summer tutoring begins June 10 and
runs through the end of July. The program offers two options:
Individual tutoring five mornings a week at Greenville Public Library
and small group tutoring four afternoons a week (Monday through
Thursday) at Edison State Community College... read
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Empowering tutoring: an Edison State
student’s perspective,
By Kloey Murphey, Edison State Community College -- My fellow Edison
State students and I spent the last semester volunteering in the
Empowering After School Program at the Greenville Elementary and Middle
School, working with students ranging from the kindergarten to eighth
grade. We helped them with homework in all subjects including English,
language arts, math, science, history, and even an occasional art
project... read
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Zechar Bailey supports Empowering programs
GREENVILLE – Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Director Greg Zechar joined
Empowering kids recently, bringing a check with him for the After
School Program. Accepting the check was ASP Program Coordinator Chelsea
Jones. Zechar Bailey Funeral Home has long supported a variety of
community programs, including sending care packages to troops
overseas... read
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Greenville National Bank supports
Empowering programs
GREENVILLE – Lisa Martin, Marketing & Development Officer for
Greenville National Bank, meets up with Empowering’s After School Kids,
carrying a gift. It was a check to help support the After School and
Summer Tutoring Programs. She presented it to Kay Sloat, ASP Program
Coordinator. “This is a great program,” she said. “We are proud to be
able to help with some of the... read
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Empowering
Employment Opportunities
Empowering Darke County Youth has an immediate need for help to meet
our growing demand for help. We need individuals in three specific
areas: fundraising, grant writing and sponsorship sales. These are
part-time contract positions with immediate start dates for the right
individuals. Experience preferred in fundraising and grant writing; no
experience necessary in sponsorship sales... read
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Empowering to hold literacy presentation at
Library
It should be common knowledge that students not reading at their grade
level by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out
of school. There have been public service messages to this effect, and
the Ohio Department of Education has placed considerable emphasis on
third grade reading. What may be less known is the link between
literacy and crime and poverty... read
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Bistro Off Broadway continues major
Empowering support
GREENVILLE - Ted and Diana Abney, owners of Bistro Off Broadway, have
continued their support of Darke County young people with another major
donation to Empowering Darke County Youth for its After School and
Summer Tutoring programs. The Abneys have been strong long-time
supporters of the Darke County Community, not only by providing a
quality dining... read
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Empowering Needs You!
GREENVILLE - As awareness of Empowering Darke County Youth programs
grows, requests for help for struggling students continues to grow. The
non-profit organization needs help in its fundraising efforts, tutoring
programs and other support services. The Empowering mission is to reach
all students in Darke County. “We are still a long way from that goal,”
said Empowering Darke County Youth President... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth to hold
Annual Meeting
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will hold its third annual
meeting on March 7, 7 p.m. at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus,
1000 N. Broadway. The meeting is open to the public. In addition, the
Empowering Board of Directors would like to consider applications from
the public to fill two new Board vacancies. “We want to expand our
skill sets,” said Empowering... read
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Empowering receives grant support for 2019
programs
GREENVILLE - Lydia Schaurer Memorial Fund, Ketrow Foundation and Kroger
Cincinnati Community Donations have each given grants to Empowering
Darke County Youth to help solidify an aggressive program of service to
students struggling in their educational goals this year. “We can’t
thank these organizations enough,” said Bob Robinson, Empowering
Program Coordinator... read
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United Way supports Empowering efforts to
help kids
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth was brought into the United
Way family with a Community Fund grant in 2016. The young organization
was made a full-fledged partner in 2017, and was renewed in 2018. “This
was big for us,” said Bob Robinson, Empowering Program Coordinator.
“The application process is tough, and since the United Way relies
on... read
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Edison State DCC students take
anti-bullying message to schools, community
“Bullying is about power,” said students from Edison State Community
College, Darke County Campus. The bully uses superior strength or other
forms of power to intimidate or threaten someone who is, or appears to
be, weaker. “Take the power away,” they said. “Don’t participate. Walk
away. Tell an adult.” Thirty-six Edison State Fundamentals of
Communication... read
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Harry D. Stephens Memorial Trust supports
Empowering programs
GREENVILLE - The Harry D. Stephens Memorial Trust recently presented a
check to Empowering Darke County Youth, supporting its Summer and After
School Tutoring programs. President of the trust, Dianna Wagner, made
the presentation to Empowering Treasurer, Lyn Bliss. The Empowering
Board, program volunteers and the students benefitting from the
programs are... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth: CNO’s
new look, in case you hadn’t noticed…
Browse the new County News Online… see the businesses that have been –
for years – supporting CNO’s goal to serve Darke County Youth… see the
brief messages at the top of many pages, asking for help for our young
people… Help Empowering Darke County Youth do what it was born to do…
empower local youth struggling in their academic pursuits. County News
Online, since... read
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An Empowering “Thank You!” to the Community
GREENVILLE – Although the school year is not quite half over, the end
of the calendar year completes the third year of operation for
Empowering Darke County Youth (EDCY). The Empowering Board, its
volunteers, its tutors – and especially its kids – would like to thank
everyone that has stepped forward and helped EDCY help children
succeed. Edison State Community College, Darke... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth: On
behalf of our kids… Thank You! By Bob Robinson
“What is 67 plus 14?” Students worked vigorously on their
whiteboards… holding up their answers as soon as they got them. Answers
included 71, 711 and a couple others. Most, however, were correct with
81. Spell “explain.” Again, students started to work… eksplane,
explane, esplan… wrong, but again, most were correct. That was five or
six years ago; the years have a tendency to... read
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Wayne
HealthCare Foundation continues Empowering support
GREENVILLE – The Wayne HealthCare Foundation continued its support of
Empowering programs recently with a donation. This is the second year
the foundation has supported Empowering’s goal to help young people
struggling with their academics. Foundation Director, Lauren Henry,
presented the check to Empowering Assistant Program Coordinator Kay
Sloat following a recent... read
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Edison State
staff surprises Empowering students with Halloween visit
GREENVILLE - It was the day before Halloween; Empowering Darke County
Youth students were enjoying their daily after school snack when three
Edison State staff members - Chad Beanblossom, Vice President of
Regional Campuses, Rhonda Rich, Darke County Success Advisor, and
Melissa Eve, Darke County Resource Specialist - made a surprise visit
to their... read
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Local Lambda
Chi Omega chapter supports Empowering goals
GREENVILLE - The local Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega
National Sorority recently added Empowering Darke County Youth to its
list of charities and activities. Four members of the local chapter –
Charlotte Wright, Linda Rehmert, Jane Williamson and Barbara Anthony –
met with volunteers, tutors and Greenville students to show their
support for the... read
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Empowering
Darke County Youth introduces New Logo
GREENVILLE – The Empowering Darke County Youth Board of Directors and
volunteers are pleased to introduce a new logo for the organization. It
was designed by Middle School (5-6) Visual Arts Educator Julie Brewer.
“I can’t thank Julie enough for taking the time to help us out,” said
Bob Robinson, Empowering Program Coordinator. “She didn’t charge us for
the effort, but we... read
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Aktion Club
helps serve a record Empowering student turnout
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth had a record 100 student
requests for its first week of After School tutoring. This was a major
increase over the 79 received at the beginning of 2017. Helping
Empowering and Edison State tutors get the program off to a good start
were Aktion Club members Mandy Grooms and Jesse Younker, who
distributed snacks and drinks to the forty... read
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Empowering
begins third year of After School tutoring, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Today, after weeks of preparation, Empowering Darke County
Youth begins its third year of After School tutoring, its second at
Greenville Elementary and Intermediate Schools. We began preparing
almost immediately after Summer Tutoring at Edison State Community
College had wrapped up. We worked with 42 students during June and
July, primarily in the areas of math... read
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Greenville
Eagles makes second Empowering donation this year
GREENVILLE – Greenville Fraternal Order of Eagles 2177 presented a
donation check to Empowering Darke County Youth recently. Noting the
importance of supporting today’s youth, this was the organization’s
second donation this year. Community support donations come from Eagles
Charitable Bingo funds. The fraternal organization has a long history
of actively supporting... read
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Dave Knapp
continues support of Empowering programs
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth expresses its sincere
appreciation to Dave Knapp, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, for his continuing
support of Empowering programs. He has been a supporter since the
organization was founded in 2016. “Dave is a pillar of the community,”
said Bob Robinson, Empowering Darke County Youth Program Coordinator.
“I can’t keep... read
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Rapid Printing,
Empowering’s Unsung Hero
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth would like to thank Bob
Claudy, owner of Rapid Printing, for his years of support for the
county’s youth. “He is truly an unsung hero,” said Bob Robinson,
Empowering Program Coordinator. “He has printed all of our signup
forms, business cards and any other printing needs we’ve had since day
one. He’s never asked for a penny... read
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VFW Post 7262
Supports Empowering Programs
GREENVILLE – Greenville VFW Post 7262 Junior Vice Commander Don
Dietrich presented a check to Bob Robinson, program coordinator for
Empowering Darke County Youth. The donation will be used to help
support Empowering’s After School Program. The presentation was made at
the Coliseum at the Great Darke County Fair. The Post had T-shirts... read
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Greenville
Eagles donates to Empowering
Darke County Youth
GREENVILLE - The Greenville Fraternal Order of the Eagles recently gave
donations to Empowering Darke County Youth and five other nonprofit
organizations. The donations come from their Charitable Bingo Funds.
The Empowering donation will be used to help provide snacks and
professional tutors for the 2018-19 school year. “The board of
directors... read
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Second
National Bank supports Empowering with donation, supplies
GREENVILLE – Second National Bank donated a check for the second year
in a row, plus added much needed supplies, including paper, notebooks
and black dry-erase markers for Empowering Darke County Youth’s Summer
Tutoring and 2018-19 After School Programs. “The kids were excited,
especially about the notebooks and markers,” Bob Robinson... read
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Zechar Bailey
Funeral Home Continues
Empowering support
GREENVILLE - Empowering students and tutors join in thanking Zechar
Bailey Funeral Home for its continuing support of their tutoring
programs. Presenting the check to Empowering Volunteer Coordinator
Chelsea Jones is Greg Zechar. Zechar Bailey has a history of supporting
programs to improve services to residents of the community. Its
donation will.. read
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Empowering kids
need you!
GREENVILLE – Can you set aside an hour a week for the youth of our
community? If so, we have students ranging from kindergarten through
eighth grade who could use your help. The Empowering After School
Program (ASP) - by multiple measures: a Greenville Schools MAP Data
comparison, and feedback from parents, teachers and the kids.. read
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Applications
accepted for Empowering Summer
Tutoring
GREENVILLE – Applications are now being accepted for Empowering Darke
County Youth’s Summer Tutoring Program. This free program is open to
all Darke County students, kindergarten through high school. Tutoring
begins June 11. There are two program formats. The first is a
small-class format at Edison State Community College Darke... read
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Kiwanis
continues Empowering Support
Empowering presentations offered to the community - GREENVILLE –
Kiwanis of Greenville recently continued its support of Empowering
Darke County Youth with a donation for the organization’s After School
and Summer Tutoring Programs. Kiwanis and Kiwanis members have
supported Empowering since its inception in March 2016. Empowering.. read
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Greenville
National Bank continues
Empowering support
Empowering, BBBS join forces to better support local youth - GREENVILLE
– Greenville National Bank recently continued its support for
Empowering programs. The check was presented to Empowering Assistant
Program Coordinator Melissa Eve during a combined tutoring and Big
Brothers Big Sisters program at Greenville Intermediate &
Elementary... read
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Dave Knapp continues Empowering support
GREENVILLE – Dave Knapp, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, recently donated his
second check in the past six months supporting efforts by Empowering
Darke County Youth to help children struggling with their academics.
When it comes to community support, Knapp has been a powerful force for
years. He has supported Darke County athletes with... read
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Bistro Off Broadway adds Empowering to its
community support
GREENVILLE - Ted and Diana Abney, owners of Bistro Off Broadway, are
long-time supporters of the community and community programs. They
recently joined a growing list of community and business supporters
with a major donation to the Empowering Darke County Youth programs.
For years the Abneys have provided scholarships through... read
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Ramco continues its support for Empowering
programs
GREENVILLE - Ramco Electric Motors continues its support of Empowering
Programs for the third straight year. “The community has been good to
us,” said Jase Barhorst, Ramco Human Resources Manager. “We want to
give back where we can. Helping our children build their future is a
good way to do it.” Barhorst responded to the progress Empowering
had... read
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Greenville Eagles supports Empowering
programs
GREENVILLE - Greenville Eagles 2177 made a major contribution to
Empowering Darke County Youth recently. Noting the progress
Empowering’s After School Program has made working with students
struggling academically, Eagles Trustee Brent Siders said this is what
the Eagles is about… the youth in the community. The Greenville Eagles,
a fraternal organization, promotes service to family... read
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Empowering to
hold first volunteer meeting
GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will be holding a volunteer
organizational meeting at Tribute Funeral Homes Greenville, 1000 N.
Broadway, Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m. “Our kids are the future of our
community,” said Melissa Eve, Assistant Program Coordinator. “If you
agree, then come help us. We have a job for you!” She added... read
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Empowering
program seeks assistant coordinator, tutors
Empowering Darke County Youth is seeking an assistant program
coordinator, as well as two licensed or experienced tutors, to assist
with its After School and Summer Tutoring Programs. “We’ve had
tremendous support from the community, but the demand for help still
exceeded our ability to provide it,” said program coordinator Bob
Robinson... read
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Empowering thanks the Ketrow Foundation for
its support
GREENVILLE – The Empowering Darke County Youth Board of Directors and
the students it serves thank the Ketrow Foundation for its support of
the Empowering After School and Summer Tutoring programs. “Thanks to
the Ketrow Foundation and other local support, we will be able to bring
in qualified, licensed educators to improve our After School and... read
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Empowering thanks Lydia Schaurer Trust for
its support
GREENVILLE – The Empowering Darke County Youth Board of Directors and
the students it serves thank the Lydia Schaurer Memorial Trust for its
support of the Empowering After School and Summer Tutoring programs.
“Thanks to the Lydia Schaurer Trust and other local support, we will be
able to bring in qualified, licensed educators to improve our After
School and Summer Tutoring... read
more |
Empowering
After School kids enjoy Santa
visit
GREENVILLE – Parents and children enjoyed a surprise visit from the
jolly old man in the red suit as they celebrated completion of the
first 11 weeks of their After School Tutoring Program. More than 40
students, many with their parents, along with some teachers, showed up
in the Greenville Elementary cafeteria recently – not to work, as
they... read
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Wayne HealthCare promotes healthy snacks
for Empowering youth
The Empowering Darke County Youth After School Program kicked off Oct.
2 with a huge increase over the previous year in the number of students
needing help. Major changes in the operation of the program were
required; one of them is in providing snacks. Wayne HealthCare
Foundation came to the rescue with a significant donation to assure
that... read
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Classic car
show helps Empowering youth
Dave Niley, Kenny Erwin and the Rolling 50s Classic Car Club wrapped up
their 35th Annual Fall Cruise-In Car Show with donations to three
deserving entities: The Shriners Hospitals, Cancer Association of Darke
County and Empowering Darke County Youth. Coming off a successful event
Sept. 9, the Club was able to improve on its donations the previous... read
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Dave Knapp adds Empowering to his community
support
GREENVILLE - Dave Knapp, Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, has been active and
supportive of community programs and services for the 23 years he has
been in business. His support ranges from providing vehicles for
parades to donations to organizations such as Gathering at Garst,
Cancer Association of Darke County and more. He has... read
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Empowering student builds robot at the
library
Walk into the Young Adult section of the Greenville Public Library on a
recent Wednesday afternoon and be prepared to be tracked by a robot.
Initially the robot was programmed to go up and down the book aisles…
maybe looking for a book on robotic sportsmanship. During its final
exploration, the robot could be found leaving the Young Adult section
and... read
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Second National Bank supports Empowering
youth programs
Second National Bank joins community organizations, businesses and
individuals in supporting Empowering Darke County Youth’s goal to
provide needed educational support to the county’s young people. SNB
actively supports the community it serves through financial support for
local non-profit organizations. Serving Darke County for more... read
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Brethren Retirement Community donates to
Empowering programs
Brethren Retirement Community has been serving senior citizens in Darke
County and surrounding areas for over a century. Through a recent
donation to Empowering Darke County Youth, BRC also continues to serve
community young people. Brethren Retirement Community has been a strong
force in the community since its founding 115 years ago. Today... read
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Zechar Bailey
donates to Empowering programs
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home joins a growing community of individuals,
organizations and businesses in supporting Empowering Darke County
Youth Programs. Phillip Pierri, Location Manager, said they appreciated
the support they receive from the community and wanted to give back.
“The Empowering programs are a good way to do this,” he said. The
Empowering Board, tutors and students... read
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Chalmers family
takes Empowering seriously
Kendra Chalmers, vice president of Empowering Darke County Youth, said
a year and a half ago, “I want other children to have the same
opportunity my children had.” She recalled her oldest, Kayden, had
received tutoring over the summer in 2015, and it had helped him
considerably as he was entering third grade. Her daughter, Nevaeh, who
was just... read
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MJS Plastics
supports community with Empowering donation
MJS Plastics supports the environment through its plastics recycling
business, and its community with a recent donation to Empowering Darke
County Youth. MJS Plastics, Inc. is a full service post-industrial
plastic recycling company. It serves a wide range of industries
throughout the Midwest and Southeast. MJS helps to manage plastic
waste, reduce... read
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Calm Supply
donates needed supplies to Empowering Program
GREENVILLE – “Do you have a place you can store a 1,000ct case of 8-oz
cups?” asked Carrie Swiger, a parent whose child attends the Empowering
Darke County Youth After School Program. The answer was yes, and a
couple days later, her husband, Mike Swiger, delivered the cups, plus
drinks and snacks. “Our daughter really likes this program,” Swiger
said... read
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Ramco Electric
Motors donates to Empowering
Programs
GREENVILLE – Ramco Electric Motors gives back to the community with a
check to Empowering Darke County Youth for its After School and Summer
Tutoring programs. Dave Dunaway, owner and president of Ramco, said he
was grateful to the community that has supported his company’s growth
over the years. “We want to give back,” he... read
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Empowering
Darke County Youth holds
fundraiser bake sale
GETTYSBURG – Kendra Chalmers, Empowering Darke County Youth board
member and vice president, holds her first bake sale fundraiser for
2017. Two fundraisers in 2016 had a significant impact on funding
available for the Summer Tutoring and After School Programs. The recent
fundraiser was held courtesy of Lavy’s Corner Mart in Gettysburg... read
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Scott Zumbrink donates to Empowering
Programs
GREENVILLE – Darke County Treasurer Scott Zumbrink shows his strong
support for the community with a personal check to Empowering Darke
County Youth for its After School and Summer Tutoring programs.
Zumbrink, a member of Kiwanis of Greenville, has served the Darke
County community as its treasurer for nearly 25 years. A farm family...
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Oliver Floyd,
Braund Pope Funeral Homes donate to Empowering Programs
GREENVILLE – Eric Fee, owner of Oliver Floyd and Braund Pope Funeral
Homes, continues his support of Empowering Darke County Youth programs,
presenting his first of two checks for 2017 to Krista Stump, Empowering
treasurer. Shortly after purchasing Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in
January 2016, Fee added Empowering Programs to his... read
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Greenville
Federal donates to Empowering’s After School Program
GREENVILLE – Nick Good, Greenville Federal Bank, made a trip recently
to the Empowering Darke County Youth After School Program. It was a
Friday afternoon; students had wrapped up their weekend homework, and
all were ready for a photograph. Greenville Federal made a donation to
Empowering’s After School Program. It was accepted with appreciation... read
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Greenville National Bank supports
Empowering programs
Lisa Martin, Marketing & Development Officer for Greenville
National Bank, recently presented a check to Empowering Darke County
Youth for its After School and Summer Tutoring programs. She got to
meet some of the kids the local bank was supporting. “This is a good
program,” she noted, “one that is definitely needed in the county.”
Greenville... read
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Kiwanis supports Empowering programs
Kiwanis of Greenville, plus long-time Kiwanian and board member Al
Greiner, recently made donations supporting the Empowering Darke County
Youth programs. The funds will be used for the After School Program at
Edison State Community College and, once school is out, the Summer
Tutoring Program at the Greenville Public Library. Kiwanis... read
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Empowering’s
Holiday Reading kept student
minds active
GREENVILLE - An even dozen youngsters participated in at least one of
the five Holiday Reading Sessions sponsored by Empowering Darke County
Youth. Sessions were held on the Edison State Darke County Campus
during the long winter break while finishing touches were put on GCSD’s
new K-8 building. “The Christmas holiday season... read
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Edison Darke
County students a force in the community
GREENVILLE - Edison State Community College, Darke County Campus, is
about higher education, but it’s also about something else… it’s about
“community.” Edison students reached a milestone this semester,
providing well over 1,000 hours of community service, reaching as many
as 1,500 students in four Darke County School...
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After school
program is growing,
By Carolyn Harmon, charmon@dailyadvocate.com
Many sustain the program – GREENVILLE — Since September, Empowering
Darke County Youth’s After School Program has been enrolling
kindergarten through fourth-grade students at the Edison State
Community College Darke County Campus. Empowering Darke County Youth
became official June 2. While the the focus of the organization is K-4
at-risk youth, the goal is to meet a variety of needs for Darke County
young... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth… Community
Service to help our kids!
Would you like to help our kids be the best they can be? Then we have
an opportunity for you! We are building an EMPOWERING TEAM of
volunteers dedicated to seeing the continued success of Empowering
Darke County Youth programs, including The After School Program and
Summer Tutoring. Our focus is on making sure ALL... read
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Edison students
speak out about After School Program, By Bob Robinson
“This program was a phenomenal experience. It helped me grow as a
person; some days I didn't want to be there or had a bad day and I
would have to put all that aside because some of the kids could be
having a rough day and I’d need to be there for them.” “In my personal
opinion I believe that the After School Program could make the
difference for a child who may be... read
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United Way
supports Empowering’s After School Program
The Darke County United Way recently supported the Empowering Darke
County Youth’s After School Program with a Community Fund Grant to
supplement its volunteer base with experienced licensed tutors.
“Volunteers are the backbone of this program,” said Bob Robinson,
Volunteer Coordinator and Empowering Board Member. “We would never
have... read
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ASP looking for qualified tutors
Empowering Darke County Youth is looking for qualified adults to work
in its After School Program. Individuals must love kids and be
experienced working with youngsters, typically K-6. Most need help in
homework while others need help with their basic skills such as
reading, writing and math. Empowering’s After School Program meets... read
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After School
Program impacts students, volunteers and the community
The Greenville school bus pulls up in front of Edison State Community
College Darke County Campus. The door opens and, one-by-one,
kindergarten through fourth grade students climb off and head inside.
Volunteers are waiting for them. Some days there will be 25-30
students, others nearly 40. Students from South School or other
districts are... read
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Empowering’s
After School Program students achieve honors
Empowering Darke County Youth’s After School Program students at Edison
State Community College have received their first quarter report cards.
Several East students brought their special Achievements with them Nov.
18. Pictured, they are: HONOR ROLL 4th Grade: Payton Herrmann; MERIT
ROLL 4th Grade (L to R): Ibrahim E.B. Fall, Olivia Flatter... read
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After School
Program at Edison DCC off to great start
GREENVILLE – “This After School Program is an amazing tool that
inspires and empowers the next generation,” said Edison student Shayna
Emrick. “It gives the children a role model to look up to and a new
friend.” Shayna was among the 15 Edison students who began tutoring
younger students in a new program at Edison State Community College... read
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Greenville
schools, Edison DCC partner in After School Program
GREENVILLE – “Greenville Schools cares ‘a bunch’ about its students,”
said Andrea Townsend, GCSD Director of Administrative & Pupil
Personnel Services. “We know that it takes all of us to help them
succeed. “This program offers such an awesome opportunity,” she
continued. “It’s the collaborative approach… Greenville Schools... read
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The priceless
value of two quarters, By Bob Robinson
As tutoring wraps up for the summer, Empowering tutors can feel a sense
of accomplishment over the students they have helped. Caregivers
appreciated our efforts… just as important, the students seem to have
appreciated our efforts. It is a great feeling seeing these kids
progress; watching as they begin to understand some of their math
problems, read more... read
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Local tutoring
organization to hold fundraisers
Empowering Darke County Youth has two fundraisers planned, the first a
Bob Evans Fundraiser on Tuesday and the second a car wash at Dave Knapp
Ford Lincoln in August. Pick up a flyer at Greenville Public Library
from now through Tuesday, and at Edison Community College on Monday or
Tuesday and enjoy a great meal at Bob Evans in Greenville... read
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Empowering
president talks about helping at-risk kids
“As many as one out of 10 Darke County students don’t graduate on time.
Many of them simply drop out of school,” said Eric Fee, president of a
new organization, Empowering Darke County Youth. The local business
owner of Oliver Floyd and Braund Pope Funeral Homes talked to Kiwanis
of Greenville members and guests about these challenges.... read
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Limited
tutoring openings still available
More than 40 students will receive needed tutoring this summer courtesy
of eight qualified tutors and education professionals. While afternoon
and evening schedules are full at this time, there are still some spots
available for morning sessions. This is a free tutoring program
established by Empowering Darke County Youth. While it is... read
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‘Empowering’
seats Board, begins summer tutoring
Empowering Darke County Youth, a group of concerned individuals
dedicated to helping at-risk kids, recently seated its Board of
Directors, began the process of seeking 501c3 non-profit status and
kicked off its summer tutoring program. Eight qualified tutors are
helping more than 40 students this summer. They will be working various
hours at space.... read
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Fundraising
efforts continue for summer tutoring
GREENVILLE - As many families begin to prepare for their summer
vacations and other activities, the Chalmers family, once again, is
preparing to “empower” local youth through summer tutoring. Kendra
Chalmers, her two children Kayden and Nevaeh, and her mom Tanya
McConnell, spent their Saturday at Rural King holding their.... read
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