Love In The Solutions
How Our Programs Work
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs has deeply influenced our ministry philosophy. With 98% of our staff living in Grove Park, PAWKids openly receives input from the community to quickly solve their physiological needs. With this approach, PAWKids can earn the community's trust and is able to have a more holistic impact.
CHILD ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Developing Strong Children Holistically
Children’s enrichment programs are designed with the direct input from parents for the holistic development of their children; spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. The main focus is exposure to new people, places and things outside of Grove Park. PAWKids constantly adjusts/adds programs based on the ever changing needs of the community.
Summer Program
Each week during Summer months are extended day and overnight camps, day trips, and out of state excursions. With partnerships from organizations and businesses, examples of past opportunities have included: New York City, Estes Park Colorado, Navarre Beach Florida, and Alabama Civil Rights Attractions -- (Rosa Parks Museum, Legacy Museum, Memorial for Peace & Justice, Tuskegee Institute & Tuskegee Airfield)
Academic
PAWKids began as an after school program but has since expanded with a reading enhancement program.
Saturday Club
During the school year, PAWKids sponsors monthly Saturday academic and holistic day and overnight activities. These activities are supported by various volunteers and/or organizations that expose children to new experiences. Truly anything you can imagine a child would like to do - supporters have done. Examples:
FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Empowering Families with Tools for Change
Parent/adult enrichment programs are designed with direct input from community members for their holistic needs. Based on those ever-changing needs, PAWKids constantly adds/adjusts programs.
Resource Nights
Thursday Family Dinners
Twice a month a volunteer will provide dinner so parents can have a nice meal with their kids around a table as a family.
Bible Studies
Our partnering churches host seasonal bible studies.
Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten
- David Ogden Steirs
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Neighbors Providing Resources for Neighbors
Grove Park neighbors and local police often send individuals to PAWKids because they will served with dignity and respect. Along with these organic ways that PAWKids reach the community, there are also structured outreach efforts inspired by direct input from community members for their holistic needs. Based on those ever-changing needs, we constantly evolve our programs.
Food Distribution
We have an on campus food pantry where neighbors can come to get pre-cooked meals, shelf stable products, and fresh vegetables and fruit. We now have a food truck where we can take these same items to our seniors, homeless neighbors, and displaced families.
Life Transitions
Behavioral/Mental Counseling
Our partnership with Raven’s Nest Foundation, Inc. provides counseling and resources for parents dealing with traumatic experiences or get crisis intervention help for their children’s behavioral health. We also partner with a local licensed counselor to counsel our staff and community members.
Hygiene Hub
Provides to anyone in need, a small clothes closet, mini bagged hygiene supplies, diapers & baby supplies, hot showers, and laundry facilities.
Free Medical Clinic
Monthly the Free Medical Clinic by Love and Healthcare provides blood pressure and blood sugar checks, hemoglobin testing for anemia, and much more. The clinic is run by a licensed physician and staff with years of experience caring for patients. It specializes in stroke, headache, neuropathy, and other neurological problems but provides care for all adults in need.
PAWHouse
A safe and loving after-school enrichment program where we provide reading mentors & homework help.
Gathering Place
A warm home for family programs, behavioral health, and a free medical clinic.
Claudia's House
A neighborhood food pantry where we offer bagged & hot meals, 50 lbs bags of food for pick up, and meals for seniors.
Sam's Oasis
A transition apartment home for neighbors experiencing displacement.
Our Campus
Our vision is to demonstrate Christian principles through providing community support and developmental activities which uphold moral excellence and build self-confidence. We accomplish this through these locations:
