Children's Programs
SKIT:
Over half of all AACH clients are children, and over half of these children are less than six years old. In response to the needs of these children, AACH has developed a comprehensive program called SKIT. SKIT stands for Support for Kids in Transition. SKIT volunteers assist children living at Sullivan House with positive, educational and recreational activities. Activities include arts and crafts projects, game playing, esteem building and outdoor fun. Volunteers are needed Wednesday evenings.
Homework Helpers:
Homework Helpers are often needed to help children with their school work after school. Homework Helpers work anytime from 4-7pm, Monday through Friday. The days and and amount of time that you are volunteer are flexible, but we ask that you try and commit to at least one day per week.
Field Trips:
This program gives AACH families a chance to visit local places of interest including the National Zoo, Smithsonian Museums, parks, and more. At least two field trips are planned per month and they usually occur on weekends. Field trips generally utilize 5-10 volunteers and involve 5-10 clients.
- Adopt A Family
- Be an advocate for the homeless
- Children's Programs
- Help families move into their own apartments
- Help families plan and launch micro businesses
- Help with food needs
- Help with fundraising
- How to Volunteer
- Man the front desk
- Present a workshop for clients
Before AACH, I moved from one location to another, because I was unable to afford the places I rented. There just was no affordable housing available, even though I worked every day. Although I am not one of your clients who became a homeowner (not yet anyway) or one who secured that $60,000/year job, I still feel like a success story because now I can provide a stable and nurturing environment for my children. Had it not been for AACH, this would not have been possible and I would like to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
