SAY Yes! Centers Across America

The most recent issue of SAY Yes Centers National eNewsletter shared some interesting statistics from the 07-08 school year:

• Across the nation, there were 177 SAY Yes Centers, an increase of 24 centers.
• 4520 children attended SAY Yes! Centers.
• 24 SAY Yes! Launch Trainings occurred through Here's Life Inner City -double from the previous year.

  • Unfortunately, 20 centers closed due to lack of funds, space, or volunteers.

          

Participating in a Launch Training is the first step in starting a SAY Yes! Center at the local church.  Over the next couple months, there will be trainings in Seattle, Orlando, Minneapolis, and New York City.   Launch Training provides the tools needed for a lay person to start up an after school program, from recruiting volunteers to discipline in the center, to working through cross cultural barriers.