Onnuri After School program

The Onnuri After School Program currently has 27 Mexican kids and has only 13 tutors. Looking for more tutors to volunteer their time for this incredible mission to help kids in their schooling. Our mission is to invest our time in our children as we know that our children are our future.

Sit Down With a Child

Yesterday I heard a report from an elementary school counsellor that there were children who weren't doing their homework because their parents were at work, and besides that, some of them had little education and so couldn't help their own children.

"The hours when kids get into trouble is after school until the parents get home." she said. This is the ideal time for a tutoring team, even two adults to jump start a simple program that can quite literally change the life of a child.

As an educator, I know that without the basics of reading and math in first through fourth grade, a child has little chance of success in school. There is a window of time. One hour of your time if you will give if, can make a huge difference!

Children need to have adult roll models. An adult who sits down with a few others either at your local school, church, or your home sends a message that these children are important and cared for!

I urge men, especially, who may have some flexibility in work days and hours to seriously consider the needs of your community and see what you can do. A first step might be to go talk to a school counselor at your local elementary school.

Look at the situation, analyze the problems there and start the ball rolling to save the children.

For those who do something in response to this call, I would appreciate hearing what God does through you! I believe the entire country in every city needs these efforts and if we all give an hour it will make a difference to us and to all our communities.

Tutoring Gives Brain Boost @ Onnuri

I was just impressed with the tutoring improvements for the children and how God works in the Onnuri Korean Church in San Jose.

Children get help with their home work.
The same tutors work with the the children each week.

Children get close attention from high school tutors at
Onnuri Korean Church in San Jose.

Joyce Dueker, second from right, brings new mothers (one left) to visit program. 
Hyewon (on right) was part of the original prayer group that led to
the launch of a program at her church.

Adult volunteers cook food for the children, lead games, and even pick up high
school tutors from their homes.
A commited team is key to the successful launch of a volunteer program.
The home church is active in many mission areas.

Team leader, Glen Inn, top right.
Glen's enthusiasm is contagious.  He works full time for Cisco Systems.