Summers are Better Together
The Concord Freedom Summer School (Pre K – Middle School) immerses young people in the stories, traditions, and power of Black histories – and makes room for them to imagine a new world, all while cultivating a love for reading.
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Ten Freedom School Summers* by the Numbers:
25 Concord Vacation Bible School Scholars = 250 pre-K and Kindergarten children immersed in the stories of faith and people; and ready to excel in school
65 Concord Freedom School Scholars = 650 elementary, middle, and high school students finding their voices and learning the skills to create change in their communities.
21 Concord-funded Summer Jobs for Servant Leader Interns = 210 summer jobs for high school students, college Servant Leaders
20 Book Titles, 480 Books = 4,800 books added to home libraries.
A magical number of volunteers
A mystical measure of donated snacks and water
A generous offering of art supplies & water
A literal TON OF SPAGHETTI!
*2009 – 2019
Your support of Freedom School fuels the creation of a world worthy of of our children’s hopes and dreams. To learn more about this ministry – email info_@_concordcares.org
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