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Our mission is building leaders from here for here through Jesus and education.
Our mission is to build leaders from here for here through Jesus and education. Our vision is to create change in communities by bringing Jesus and education together to build leaders. The Urban Scholastic Center (USC) was founded to help close opportunity gaps for students in Wyandotte County, KS through extended education opportunities laced with a strong faith foundation.
Literacy Program: One of the largest programs of the USC is our literacy program. This program is designed to address the book deficit and literacy gaps present in Wyandotte County. Research indicates that there are six (6) students for every one book title in KCK, Wyandotte County. As opposed to six (6) book titles per student in more affluent districts. The USC was able to address this gap by giving away over 13,000 books to elementary school students in Wyandotte County. We also offered several literacy challenges that resulted in students engaging in a combined 10,000 additional hours of literacy/reading/literacy education during the 2019-2020 school year.
Life Enrichment- The USC Life Enrichment program is our most comprehensive program. Geared toward the physical, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, social and emotional growth of our students, this program provides a number of experiences, resources, and support for students. In 2019-2020 our students participated in over 400 hours of exercise activities, attended/engaged in over 200 Bible Studies, had over 400 hours of supplemental educational activities, attended 8 college tours, went to 30 cultural enrichment events, completed over 400 hours of community service, had over 20 job tours, and heard from 15+ different professionals.
Free Food Store- During 2019-2020 the USC founded a weekly free food store for the community. The store is stocked with shelves of shelf stable foods ,fresh produce, refrigerators and freezers of dairy and meat products, and more. Unlike a traditional food pantry where individuals are told what to take, our clients come in and shop from the shelves and refrigerators choosing what they think their family needs. Our staff and volunteers then carry their bags/boxes and help load them for the customers, or transport them home if they are without a vehicle. The store served over 1200 individuals a month during 2019-2020.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Weston C Parham | Executive Director | 45 | $80,333 |
| Ebonie Davis | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jude Mcdaniel | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kristel Haynes | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Milcah Lewis | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Butterfield | Vice Chair | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lynn Johnson | Board Chair | 0.5 | $0 |
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