Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Racine County, Inc.

We Need You: Volunteers Wanted for Our Upcoming Food Pantry

Food insecurity continues to impact families right here in our community, and together, we can make a meaningful difference. Our upcoming food pantry is dedicated to serving individuals and families in need, including the working poor who often face barriers accessing food resources during traditional weekday hours. To make this pantry possible, we are looking for compassionate and reliable volunteers who are willing to lend a helping hand. Volunteers play a vital role in every part of the pantry—from sorting and packing food, to greeting guests with a smile, to helping ensure distributions run smoothly and with dignity. This is more than just volunteering; it’s an opportunity to support neighbors, strengthen our community, and live out our mission of caring for one another. Whether you can help for a few hours or throughout the event, your time and energy will have a direct impact on families who need it most. If you’re interested in volunteering, we would love to have you join us. Together, we can help ensure that no neighbor has to face hunger alone.

This afterschool program provides children in Grades 2-5 age-appropriate academic support, leadership development, positive role models and recreational opportunities. As a result of participating in Young Leaders Academy, participants achieve success in core subjects (tests, grades, etc.), demonstrate positive school behavior, attend school regularly, and improve social functioning. In addition to School Achievers (Grades 2-5), the Young Leaders Academy also includes programming for middle school students through the Young Achievers program for Grades 6-8 and high school students through the Teen Achievers program for Grades 9-12.

The School Achiever program for 2nd – 5th graders provides homework assistance, tutoring, character development and leadership group sessions and activities. The traditional School Achievers component is located at up to four Racine Unified School District (RUSD) school site locations. The program typically runs Mondays – Thursdays from afterschool until 5:30 pm. Up to 250 participants are served annually.

Students are referred to the program by their school teacher or school leadership; parents may also contact the Racine Family YMCA's Young Leaders Academy Coordinator to enroll their child.

This afterschool program provides children in Grades 6-8 age-appropriate academic support, leadership development, positive role models and recreational opportunities. As a result of participating in Young Leaders Academy, participants achieve success in core subjects (tests, grades, etc.), demonstrate positive school behavior, attend school regularly, and improve social functioning. In addition to the Young Achievers program, the Young Leaders Academy also includes programming for elementary school students through the School Achievers program for Grades 2-5 and high school students through the Teen Achievers program for Grades 9-12.

The Young Achievers program for 6th – 8th graders prepares students for the academic rigor of high school and beyond. The program combines the self-discipline of the overall Young Leaders Academy program with the independence of the Teen Achievers, the component for high school students who participate in the Young Leaders Academy. Young Achievers allows students to participate according to their interests, and provides opportunities to enhance their academic progress, increase existing skills, and pursue their interests. Participation in the program will result in increased school attendance and development of positive peer relationships. This program component takes place at the George Bray Y Branch. Program hours are typically Monday through Wednesday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Up to 50 participants are served annually.

Students are referred to the program by their school teacher or school leadership; parents may also contact the Racine Family YMCA's Young Leaders Academy Coordinator to enroll their child.

This afterschool program provides youth in Grades 9-12 academic support, leadership development, positive role models and recreational opportunities. As a result of participating in Young Leaders Academy, participants achieve success in core subjects (tests, grades, etc.), demonstrate positive school behavior, attend school regularly, and improve social functioning. In addition to Teen Achievers (Grades 2-5), the Young Leaders Academy also includes programming for elementary school students through the School Achievers program for Grades 2-5 and for middle school students through the Young Achievers program for Grades 6-8.

The Teen Achievers: This teen program for 9th – 12th graders prepares participants for college, providing college tours, collaboration with local businesses, and career exploration workshops. The Teen Achiever component takes place at the George Bray Neighborhood YMCA. Teen Achievers also receive a free YMCA membership. Up to 50 participants are served annually.

Students are referred to the program by their school teacher or school leadership; parents may also contact the Racine Family YMCA's Young Leaders Academy Coordinator to enroll their child.

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