The Buddy Program is a unique aspect of the Service Learning Program offered at St. Ann Center. It pairs “at need” youths ages 12-16 with clients of St. Ann Center and several other adult centers throughout the Milwaukee area. A goal of the program is to break down barriers between generations by bringing together marginalized groups of adults and young people. It is strives to:
• provide youth with a positive learning experience involving those perceived as different
• help participants learn that they can make a difference in the life of another person
• teach skills necessary to secure and maintain a job
• help youth develop self-esteem by learning new skills
• teach youth to appreciate and work with others perceived as different from themselves
For more information please contact student services director Rev. Tony Phillips at (414) 977-5000 (414) 977-5000 or email him at tphillips@stanncenter.org.
Submitted by Ron Zeilinger
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