Sparking Hope in the Hearts of Underserved Families

The primary purpose of the Program is to design, establish and maintain a continuum of community-based initiatives and school improvement programs in the Sunflower County of Mississippi, to facilitate rural residents' successful development from cradle to college and careers. Recognizing that such collaborative efforts shall promote economic cooperation and appropriate utilization of resources, and also improve access to needed healthcare services, education and training. The Delta Hope Care (DCH) Afterschool Program’s vision is that every child is afforded the opportunity to optimize learning and increase their skills in a positive and safe environment through access to innovative educational opportunities. DCH targets children and youth from K through 9th grade (both female and male). Targeted students consist of those who attend Sunflower County School District, underprivileged and are in the need of services to enhance their vocabulary, reading, and math skills. Students also receive assistance with homework assignments and are provided with a nutritional meal.