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The Norwood Kids Foundation Inc.

THE PROGRAMS

The NK Performing Arts Community - THE - Performing arts programs are offered after-school, on weekends and during the summer in the form of dance, drill team, choir, and drama courses. Youth meet twice a week to work on music theory, vocal training, and dramatic arts. They give approximately two public performances a month. After reaching a certain level of proficiency, students join the Senior Level performers with the goal of touring throughout the United States. As the Foundation's goal is to encourage well-rounded participant development, all performing arts programs include job and life skills training, as well as field trips to local recording studios, dramatic productions and concerts. Participants have performed in various local, state and national programs, and events including performances before former First Lady, Hillary Clinton. They have also sung on stage live with Stevie Wonder and Yolanda Adams, among many other accomplishments.

The NK Performing Arts Pilot Community -In an effort to reach more of the youth community, the Performing Arts Pilot Programs were established. These programs do not have grade point average stipulations as in the Performance Arts Mainline Community. In February 2003, the Foundation partnered with Higgins Middle School to develop Performing Arts Pilot Programs in dance and drill. The Foundation also partnered with the Pike County Arts Council, in February 2003, to offer a Drama Workshop Pilot program to youth of the community. This program does not have an age limit or a grade point average stipulation to enroll.

The NK Mass Communication Community - Radio Teen Talk is a weekly radio show about teens and by teens. Youth are trained in broadcasting (interview techniques, equipment and production). This show provides teens with an outlet to express their opinions while learning. Information regarding members, activities and events are seen on our website - www.norwoodkids.com and in the newsletter. Youth participate by supplying news and information in our newsletter and the website, and obtain the monthly calendar of events.

The NK Digital Community - The NK Foundation is dedicated to helping underserved young people succeed in the digital age. Subsequently, the organization has developed The NK Digital Community to provide multimedia exposure and computer instruction to program participants, school-aged youth, their families and the community at large. Designed to provide all children with technological access, the program provides homework assistance, structured enrichment classes, job readiness, economic literacy and life skills training. The program ensures that participants acquire basic proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software as well as Internet instruction.

The NK Academic Community - NK Academic Access is a tutoring Program. Though it is not affiliated with the performing arts aspect of the Foundation, the tutoring program also serves as a resource for the community at large and for students enrolled in the program. The Foundation's staff recruits students from the school districts, who could benefit from tutoring in reading, writing and mathematics. Parents are contacted and once consent is granted, the Foundation, the child's parents or guardian, guidance counselors, and tutors work diligently to ensure that the child comprehends academic material, makes satisfactory academic progress, and is in a home environment where learning is reinforced.

The NK Resource Community - Ongoing seminars are available to program participants and the community at large. Experts, socially empowered celebrities, and political decision-makers are invited to speak on various topics and issues to raise community awareness. The organization strives to create a comfortable environment that fosters discussion in order to encourage members of the community to process and utilize this valuable information. The Resource program strives to raise awareness and produce long-term results by giving people the tools to take ownership of their lives.

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