Annual Walkathon
S.O.A.R. is an acronym for Support Our Afterschool Resources. Afterschool resources are organizations that provide care and services to students in grades K-12 during the critical hours of 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Afterschool providers offer students opportunities to participate in Arts, Sports, Academic, Science and other enriching programs that help shape and build promising futures for
our youth.
S.O.A.R. is a community supported campaign to raise funds and awareness in support of organizations that work to provide Afterschool care to youth in our community.
Important FACTS About Afterschool You Should Know
- The Afterschool Hours In America reports that 15 million school age children are on their own after school.
- The hours between 3 pm and 6 pm are the peak hours for juvenile crime and experimentation with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and sex for youth left unattended.
- Children who participate in Afterschool develop better study habits, show greater academic improvement and have better school attendance than their peers who do not attend Afterschool.
Can You Make A Difference?
YES! Join the S.O.A.R. Walkathon, invite your friends, family and co-workers to participate. Registration is easy! You will have a great time walking and knowing that your participation
is making Afterschool a reality for many youth in our area.
If you WALK, children will SOAR!
For more information on The S.O.A.R. Walkathon:
Click here to download the S.O.A.R. Brochure.
Click here for the S.O.A.R. Website.
