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The Together Action Group (TAG) was started in 2001 by group of volunteers to serve youth of a multicultural community that suffers from severe economic stress, and crime. The chief focus is to encourage a pro-active approach to alleviating crime, gangs, HIV/ Aids, and drug related problems in school. The participants are from K-12 grades and many come from single-parent homes with highly disfunctional situations.
The need is for funds to keep the lease on the center. The location is nearest to the community it serves and the children have easy access to it as a safe haven. The center also focuses on academic and personal success by providing volunteer help for tutoring and training for personal success (conflict resolution, HIV/ Aids, academic discipline)
There are many needs, but the majority is to provide school supplies, food for the pantry to feed the children after school (many have no food at home), clothing (shoes, undergarments, socks). A vehicle to transport children and to pick up donated supplies.
After School Programmes
To enhance education and social skills for children from disadvantaged communities. Currently have 140 participants. Activities (Homework supervision/tutoring, life skills, reading, sports and recreation, daily feeding. Would like to provide monthly excursions.
Restorative Justice
A mediation program to resolving conflict matters without litigation.reconciliation between victim and offender.
Sports
To ensure that every child become actively involved in some form of sport. This is a positive focus activity to assist with the ongoing battle of drug and alcohol abuse, gangs, and boredom.
Soup Kitchen
Twice a week soup and bread are provided to the destitute, poverty stricken, senior families in the community.
Bakery Project
A bakery project to provide fresh bread to the community. This teaches skills to attaining goals, working together and providing a service to the community.