For the Tomahawk Leader
TOMAHAWK – Kinship of Tomahawk this week celebrated a new tutoring program that helped at-risk youth impacted by the digital divide graduate from high school.
A celebration was held at Kinship House, 27 E. Wisconsin Ave., on Thursday, June 1.
A $10,000.00 grant from the AT&T Foundation helped fund the program, which was focused on Tomahawk Middle and High School students in need.
“The program provided tutors to help students succeed academically, as well as transportation to the Kinship House and a healthy snack,” a release from AT&T and Kinship said. “Many of the students served do not have a device or internet at home.”
The release said the program has been a success, with 100% of students involved graduating this year – five from Tomahawk High School and one receiving their high school equivalency diploma.
“Kinship of Tomahawk improves lives by establishing quality relationships between individuals and caring volunteers for the purpose of promoting stability, support, friendship and community,” the release stated.
The $10,000.00 AT&T Foundation grant is “part of the company’s commitment to help bridge the digital divide by connecting students to skills, resources and opportunities for success in school and in life,” the release said.
