Programs

ACLC realizes that in order for our communities to better contribute to the U.S. economy, we must improve our understanding of the computer in our fast-paced digital world. By bridging the digital divide, we are able to ensure digital access to all seniors, youth and women granting them access to learning, connectivity, engaging and thriving in the digital world.

Just because the annual school year is over that doesn’t mean learning has to come to a halt. According to the Measures of Academic Progress tests, On average, children lose about a month of reading and math skills during their summer vacation. That’s why ACLC offers Summer programs. To keep the minds of our little ones sharp!

Our Family Education Program provides ESL training which will help improve the English skills of our parents to grant them a better chance at higher employment and to help them navigate and have a better understanding of the country.

Our Outreach Programs Focus on our community as a whole. We focus on building a trusting relationship with parents in order to be able to provide better services for their children. We provide home and school visits while also maintaining a strong connection with their teachers. We also strive to build a stronger relationship with other organizations so that we may build strong partnerships which will result in the strengthening and empowerment of our families.

Communities of color have a long-standing history of inequitable treatment by the police in the U.S. In 2015 44% of the youth killed by police were African-American or Hispanic. Unfortunately, this disparity is growing but ACLC is here to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color.

ACLC is welcoming all people 50 and over to come in for our senior programs. Our senior program includes activities such as Arts & Crafts, Music, Games, Nutritional Classes, Fellowship, Conversation and much more. We also focus on seniors with language barriers, lack of transportation and low income.