Friends of Exuma to support New programs in 2023
Friends of Exuma is excited to announce three new programs that will be receiving support for 2023.
Boys and Girls Club of the Exuma Christian Academy
The BCG of the Exuma Christian Academy is a mentorship and tutorship program with the intention of improving Math and Reading skills of students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade who are performing below grade level. The goal is to provide an after-school environment with access to trained teachers between 3:15 and 4:15pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from January to June 2023. Parents may enroll children who qualify free of charge in this program. At the end of the term, the student will be tested and evaluated to determine if they are at an adequate ability for their grade, or if they will need to continue with the program. Friends of Exuma will be assisting with the funds necessary to compensate tutors and for testing and teaching materials.
LN Coakley High School Farm
The LN Coakley High School Farm has received support for a facility for the agricultural program in recent years. The facility has allowed for students to learn practical and sustainable farming techniques. The farm was getting ready to produce vegetables but the pandemic stopped production for the past two years. In 2022 however, the agriculture teacher has made strides to re-start the program, and would like to continue to develop the farm. Some of the goals for 2023 are to install 4 new shade houses which can be used for crop production or chickens, upgrade the water system, and construct a compost system to increase soil fertility for raised. Friends of Exuma will assist with providing funding for these projects.
Exuma Animal Hospital
More information to come…
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