We’re pleased to introduce our first pair – Zarian (Z) and Matthew (M)! Tutor/mentor-youth pairs have participated in one-to-one conversations this year to learn more about one another. If you would like to volunteer at Family Matters this summer, please email Devon. All timely eths full#We’re so grateful for these opportunities to spend extended time with youth and look forward to more full days ahead during summer programming. I fall down, but I get back up and keep trying.” Slowly, over the course of the session, he learned to stop “attacking” the ice and started to walk-glide.Īfter one of his falls, Jonathan commented to a team member, “I am not a quitter, Devon. Each time he doggedly got up, took a breath, and continued his assault on the ice. He was completely soaking wet within 30 minutes on the ice from the many times he fell. Jonathan was a rockstar model of persistence. Some traded in skates for different sizes or styles, and they persisted in skating. One declared that she would just watch, although by the time all the other children were lacing up their skates, she decided that she would try it too.Īll of the children maintained a positive attitude about the experience, even when the skates hurt their ankles. The ice skating trip offered a first experience to all of the youth who attended. On Thursday, before the long holiday weekend, fourth grader Jonathan asked a team member, “Pleeease can Family Matters be open tomorrow?” We’re overjoyed when youth are eager to spend time here! They dyed (and tossed!) Easter eggs, created Vision Boards, went ice skating, and saw a movie. They took part in a variety of activities and field trips. Youth spent additional time at Family Matters during Chicago Public Schools’ spring break in April.
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