Impact
E.N.R.I.C.H. Community Garden @ We Are Washington
In September 2023, the E.N.R.I.C.H. (Educate-Nurture-Reach-Instruct-Coach-Help) Community Garden was launched in collaboration with We Are Washington, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Small Farm Program, Beit Shalom, and Early B. Pierce.
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The Texarkana Area Community Foundation and the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation provide financial support to a portion of our programs.
Counseling Center
The counseling center, located at 111 Pinehurst Street in Texarkana, Arkansas, for abused men, women, children, and senior citizens, will help people with the challenges of getting out of and staying out of abusive relationships and environments to become wholly functioning members of society.
Our long-term goal is to give participants positive, lifelong memories of their recovery experiences and aid them in avoiding the repeat of abusive relationships.
E.N.R.I.C.H. Your Gift
This program will assist parents and children in identifying, developing, and using their special God-given abilities.
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Past Programs
E.N.R.I.C.H. Summer Program
The E.N.R.I.C.H. (Educate-Nurture-Reach-Instruct-Coach-Help) Summer Program recreational program operated from 2011-2019 for children 6 to 13 years old. E.N.R.I.C.H. Summer offered children a positive environment during the summer where they could continue to play and expand their minds through library trips, field trips, movies, art, poetry presentations, etc.
USDA Summer Food Service Program
“Nutritious food promotes healthy lives and bright minds.” – Jeraldine J. Sanders, JCOK Founder and Executive Director
A nutritious breakfast and lunch were served (except on major holidays) at no charge to children 18 years old and younger and people with disabilities of any age. JCOK operated the program from 2011-2020 with over 35,000 meals served!
E.N.R.I.C.H. After-School Program
The after-school tutorial program operated from 2014-2020 for students in the 1st to 6th grades attending the Texarkana Arkansas School District. A snack and dinner were served daily for free to all participating students. An on-site technology lab and library allowed students to complete homework and access programs to improve English, Reading, and Math skills.
This organization and its activities was not related to or sponsored by the Texarkana Arkansas School District.
E.N.R.I.C.H. Spotlight
E.N.R.I.C.H. Spotlight showcases the progress and dreams of E.N.R.I.C.H. kids.
Quantavion at the 2019 JCOK Tug-of-War Throwdown
Quantavion
Quantavion is eight years old and a third grader at Trice Elementary in Texarkana, Arkansas. His favorite subject in school is math and he received four awards at school: Excellent Conduct, Music, A/B Honor Roll, and Most Improved.
When he grows up he wants to play the cello in an orchestra. Quantavion has attended E.N.R.I.C.H. for two years and he likes coming to E.N.R.I.C.H. to learn and have fun.
Sharron, his grandmother, says she has seen his grades enhanced and his growth socially as a result of the program.
Sharron commends E.N.R.I.C.H. for providing a safe haven for children to learn, have fun and reach their maximum potential.
Julie
Julie, a 2nd grader at Fairview Elementary, has blossomed during her first year in E.N.R.I.C.H.
Julie reads more before the class, and she’s pleased with the growth in her reading skills. Julie’s teacher at Fairview has noticed an improvement.
January/February 2020 E.N.R.I.C.H. Star Julie
July/August 2019 E.N.R.I.C.H. Star Jamari
Jamari
Jamari had a wonderful time in the E.N.R.I.C.H. Summer Program in 2019. Everyone at JCOK wishes Jamari much success in his future endeavors.
Hedaya
Hedaya asked her mom if she could go to daycare this summer, but her mom suggested the summer program. Hedaya “loves to come [to JCOK] a lot” and she liked doing the art projects.
Front row center: Hedaya