Water Walkers
Programs
Budget
$91,812.00
Description
Developing young leaders is fundamental to our mission and connects all the other pillars together. Our leadership program is the pinnacle of achievement for our participants. It graduates the youth from adolescence into the real world, no matter what school or career path they choose.
This opportunity is a paid 12-month program that consists of four elements:
--Work Experience
--Life-skills Workshops
--Financial Literacy (weekly sessions)
--College Preparation
In order to participate, applicants must commit to all aspects of the program, be from the community served, and be 14-18 years old. There is a chance for participants to extend the work contract past 12 months based on performance.
A key component of the Leadership Program is providing the participants access to adult mentors whose influence as role models helps the kids envision their futures.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
$91,812.00
Description
Developing young leaders is fundamental to our mission and connects all the other pillars together. Our leadership program is the pinnacle of achievement for our participants. It graduates the youth from adolescence into the real world, no matter what school or career path they choose.
This opportunity is a paid 12-month program that consists of four elements:
--Work Experience
--Life-skills Workshops
--Financial Literacy (weekly sessions)
--College Preparation
In order to participate, applicants must commit to all aspects of the program, be from the community served, and be 14-18 years old. There is a chance for participants to extend the work contract past 12 months based on performance.
A key component of the Leadership Program is providing the participants access to adult mentors whose influence as role models helps the kids envision their futures.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
At-Risk Populations
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
Budget
$39,405.00
Description
Many of the youth we serve do not have consistent access to healthy food, clean clothing (including undergarments), and daily toiletries and hygiene products. We address the scarcity of these items by conducting a thorough needs assessment and partnering with organizations and individuals to fill the gaps. Boxes of food and hygiene products are delivered weekly to qualified families.
Program Successes
When we can provide nutritional meals and personal hygiene to 100% of our program participants and siblings. When we can provide daily meals to program participants and weekly meals to families year round.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
Provide nutritional meals and hygiene products to 100 kids monthly.
Short-term Success
Provide nutritional meals and hygiene products to 50 kids monthly.
Program Success Monitored By
Program software, Program Director, Executive Director
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
$39,405.00
Description
Many of the youth we serve do not have consistent access to healthy food, clean clothing (including undergarments), and daily toiletries and hygiene products. We address the scarcity of these items by conducting a thorough needs assessment and partnering with organizations and individuals to fill the gaps. Boxes of food and hygiene products are delivered weekly to qualified families.
Program Successes
When we can provide nutritional meals and personal hygiene to 100% of our program participants and siblings. When we can provide daily meals to program participants and weekly meals to families year round.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
Provide nutritional meals and hygiene products to 100 kids monthly.
Short-term Success
Provide nutritional meals and hygiene products to 50 kids monthly.
Program Success Monitored By
Program software, Program Director, Executive Director
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
Budget
$98,177.00
Description
Water Walkers provides access to outdoor adventures for underserved youth where transportation and funds inhibit their ability to experience the beauty of nature. Because of these barriers, the majority have never seen wildlife or participated in common outdoor experiences. The summer water sports program offers youth a chance to learn how to swim, tube, wakeboard, ski and enjoy other water activities. Other year-round outdoor adventures include but are not limited to: hiking, biking, rock climbing, zip lining, and high ropes courses. These experiences create a unique space for youth to build confidence and competencies by facing fears and overcoming challenges.
Program Successes
When our kids can properly articulate various facts, rules, laws and behaviors as it pertains to bodies of water, animals, and nature. When 50% of our kids show leadership and train others on water safety and conservation.
Category
Recreation & Sports - Boating
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
When 100% of our program participants have been in or around a large body of water, have been on or close to a boat, and have been on a nature walk (or other educational outdoor activity). This provides education regarding animals, trees/plants, bodies of water, and water safety.
Short-term Success
When 100% of our program participants show a willingness and desire to have a first hand experience with nature, earth, water and animals.
Program Success Monitored By
Program Director, Volunteer Manager, and Volunteers
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
$98,177.00
Description
Water Walkers provides access to outdoor adventures for underserved youth where transportation and funds inhibit their ability to experience the beauty of nature. Because of these barriers, the majority have never seen wildlife or participated in common outdoor experiences. The summer water sports program offers youth a chance to learn how to swim, tube, wakeboard, ski and enjoy other water activities. Other year-round outdoor adventures include but are not limited to: hiking, biking, rock climbing, zip lining, and high ropes courses. These experiences create a unique space for youth to build confidence and competencies by facing fears and overcoming challenges.
Program Successes
When our kids can properly articulate various facts, rules, laws and behaviors as it pertains to bodies of water, animals, and nature. When 50% of our kids show leadership and train others on water safety and conservation.
Category
Recreation & Sports - Boating
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
When 100% of our program participants have been in or around a large body of water, have been on or close to a boat, and have been on a nature walk (or other educational outdoor activity). This provides education regarding animals, trees/plants, bodies of water, and water safety.
Short-term Success
When 100% of our program participants show a willingness and desire to have a first hand experience with nature, earth, water and animals.
Program Success Monitored By
Program Director, Volunteer Manager, and Volunteers
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
Budget
$90,000.00
Description
Water Walkers provides after-school tutoring and enrichment programs Monday-Friday for youth from the Edgehill community. Nearly 90% of the kids we serve read and write below their grade level. Our program includes 1.5 hours of physical activity through outdoor play, followed by a fresh hot meal, and then tutoring. In addition to helping with homework, we use the IXL software which evaluates academic levels to better understand where students need additional support. The program adapts "to where the child is", providing content and questions within the individual's current learning level. It then monitors each child's progress as they master the material.
Another key component of the educational program is teaching financial literacy and budgeting. Using age-appropriate curriculum from Junior Achievement, volunteers guide groups through the learning process on Financial Fridays. We conduct 8-12 sessions in the spring and another 8-12 sessions in the fall.
Program Successes
When 100% of our students are reading proficiently on grade level. When 100% of our students are completing math proficiently on grade level. When 100% of our students can articulate good financial health.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
When 100% of students in the program are reading, writing and completing math on grade level.
Short-term Success
When 100% of every student in the program is working towards reading, writing and completing math on grade level.
Program Success Monitored By
Program software, state and school testing, volunteers, Program Director, Executive Director
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
$90,000.00
Description
Water Walkers provides after-school tutoring and enrichment programs Monday-Friday for youth from the Edgehill community. Nearly 90% of the kids we serve read and write below their grade level. Our program includes 1.5 hours of physical activity through outdoor play, followed by a fresh hot meal, and then tutoring. In addition to helping with homework, we use the IXL software which evaluates academic levels to better understand where students need additional support. The program adapts "to where the child is", providing content and questions within the individual's current learning level. It then monitors each child's progress as they master the material.
Another key component of the educational program is teaching financial literacy and budgeting. Using age-appropriate curriculum from Junior Achievement, volunteers guide groups through the learning process on Financial Fridays. We conduct 8-12 sessions in the spring and another 8-12 sessions in the fall.
Program Successes
When 100% of our students are reading proficiently on grade level. When 100% of our students are completing math proficiently on grade level. When 100% of our students can articulate good financial health.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
When 100% of students in the program are reading, writing and completing math on grade level.
Short-term Success
When 100% of every student in the program is working towards reading, writing and completing math on grade level.
Program Success Monitored By
Program software, state and school testing, volunteers, Program Director, Executive Director
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
Budget
$41,085.00
Description
Due to inadequate healthcare and related resources, Water Walkers addresses mental health issues. Because children who live in poverty are much more likely to have Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) which can have significant negative short- and long-term consequences, Water Walkers is committed to providing mental health assessments and treatments for the children served. We now partner with licensed counselors to provide weekly group sessions (divided by age). They are able to work with the kids (and their families) to offer social-emotional support. anger management training, trauma informed care, group counseling, one-on-one counseling, anxiety relief workshops, and depression relief workshops.
Program Successes
When 100% of our kids respond positively to conflicts when they experience anxiety. When 100% of our kids can articulate the best outcomes for various situations in life.
Category
Youth Development - Youth Development Programs
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
Helping youth develop coping skills to deal with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Short-term Success
Provide a licensed therapist to support the challenges our kids are currently facing.
Program Success Monitored By
Program software, Volunteers, Counselors, Program Director, Executive Director
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
$41,085.00
Description
Due to inadequate healthcare and related resources, Water Walkers addresses mental health issues. Because children who live in poverty are much more likely to have Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) which can have significant negative short- and long-term consequences, Water Walkers is committed to providing mental health assessments and treatments for the children served. We now partner with licensed counselors to provide weekly group sessions (divided by age). They are able to work with the kids (and their families) to offer social-emotional support. anger management training, trauma informed care, group counseling, one-on-one counseling, anxiety relief workshops, and depression relief workshops.
Program Successes
When 100% of our kids respond positively to conflicts when they experience anxiety. When 100% of our kids can articulate the best outcomes for various situations in life.
Category
Youth Development - Youth Development Programs
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
K-12 (5-19 years)
Long-term Success
Helping youth develop coping skills to deal with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Short-term Success
Provide a licensed therapist to support the challenges our kids are currently facing.
Program Success Monitored By
Program software, Volunteers, Counselors, Program Director, Executive Director
Program Areas Served
Nashville, TN
