Programs
The Reconstructing Youth Foundation’s (RYF) Programs are national models created in 2001 to support positive youth development and implement anti-poverty initiatives. Too often children raised in poverty struggle academically, with lack of nutrition, and endure internal challenges, namely not believing there are possible opportunities for advancement, not having exposure to the skills needed to attain their goals, and not possessing the self-esteem or self-assurance that goals can be obtained. At the same time, these children suffer from the effects of external challenges such as poverty, unemployment, crime, lack of supervision, early exposure to alcohol and drugs, and negative peer pressure.
School Year & Summer Programs
RYF currently conducts a FREE Innovative Educational Learning After School Program, “RYF-ASP” for all of Randolph County Georgia Public Schools, a FREE Homework Assistance Program, “RYF-LEE”, for Lee County High School, Free After School Program at Randolph Clay Middle and High School, “RYF-HIGH” and a Free After school assistance program at Riverdale High School, “RYF- RIVERDALE” in Clayton County, GA. Free summer feeding site locations throughout South West Ga in Calhoun, Clay, Terrell, Lee, Clayton, Fayette, Fulton and Randolph Counties. A FREE Summer Program for all children “Project Thelma” in Fort Gaines, Georgia. A Free Sports Camp at Randolph Clay High School and FREE Summer Camps for all children, “RYF-Summer Camp”, in Shellman, Georgia. RYF’s summer, after school, and assistance programs are free comprehensive programs designed to provide nutritional meals, snacks, physical fitness, life tools, literacy, introduction to technology, fun activities, enrichment activities and innovative educational lessons that support learning to meet the needs of children throughout Southwest Georgia. All locations introduce students to teaching and learning strategies that supports core curriculum and social development standards. They also place emphasis on the importance of healthy eating and living.
The overall goal of the Reconstructing Youth Foundation’s Programs are to obtain an innovative program where learning is fun; a program where children feel safe and are encouraged to develop academically on various levels, adapt a healthy lifestyle, have mental agility, all while allowing creativity in a fun neighborhood environment. Families across the country are beginning to recognize the tremendous benefits a quality educational nutritious program can provide. Not only does it provide the children with a healthy meal but it also offers an array of activities not always available during the traditional school day, these programs give students the opportunity for growth and learning, which they might not be able to get elsewhere.
To view a glimpse of one of our programs click the following links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0mgibMYsZk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht1WO3bmTM8&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gx9skIy8oA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gBPBGmgTKc
Free Summer Meals
RYF is a non-profit, nationally recognized, youth organization geared towards providing resources and information essential to assisting in the development of America’s youth. Nearly 141,000 children in Georgia go hungry over the summer if not for a free meal program. In the summer months (June and July) and during the school year (August – May) RYF provides free meals to the children and athletes of the following counties; Terrell, Clay, Stewart, Calhoun, Lee, Quitman, Fayette, Fulton, Clayton and Randolph to reduce food scarcity in youth.
All of RYF’s Programs are FREE to all participants!
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 Physical Education |
 Fitness |
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Pharmacy Services
RYF has partnered with Shellman Pharmacy, which is conveniently located in S.W. Georgia to be able to provide several free services and aid to those that qualify. We provide:
Fast & Friendly Services
Free Medication & Services
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Daily Delivery- ALL DAY
*FREE daily delivery to:
Cuthbert, Edison, Dawson, Morgan, Richland, Albany, Leesburg, & all other surrounding areas.**