Afterschool; AA Meetings; Cycling Camp
County: Avery
Grantee: Mountain Alliance, Club 12, Cycle4Life
Title: Afterschool; AAMeetings; Cycling Camp
Description:
Mountain Alliance – Reaching out to high school students with after-school tutoring, mentoring, etc. Also, spring break trips with at-risk students to places that are in need of help due to hurricanes, floods, and also team building within the group.
Club 12 – Meetings for people with any addictions, safe havens during “peak” holiday times.
Cycle4Life – Outreach to area students through a mountain bike camp. Instructors are from area colleges and will have sessions on athletic performance and alcohol/drug abuse affecting your performance.
Cycle4Life – Outreach to area students through a mountain bike camp. Instructors are from area colleges and will have sessions on athletic performance and alcohol/drug abuse affecting your performance.
Why This Project Was Chosen:
“We chose Mountain Alliance because our county has a large “”latch key”” population. This program gives students a place to “”hang out”” in the afternoons with some structure and mentoring. The spring break program also helps with self importance, team building, and making good choices.
Club 12 – Benefits both Avery County and Watauga County residents that do not always have that “”safe haven”” when needed. Not only do they provide AA meetings, but they also help with other addictions.
Cycle4Life – This is a new program/camp started in conjunction with Lees-McRae College’s champion cycling team. Mr. Owens wants youth in this county to have an opportunity for scholarships in cycling. He also is adamant about the healthy athlete and what affects performance of athletes such as alcohol, drugs etc. This camp will be for high school-age students.”
Who This Project Impacted:
These projects will mostly impact the high school-age students in our county. The Club 12 project will provide help to adults, spouses, and children of addicts.
Results of Project:
Results are not in at this time. Cycle4Life will take place this summer.