A Dec. 1 article in the Poughkeepsie Journal provided the following information on the Program for Adolescent Student Women Of Real Direction (PASWORD) and the Adolescent Women Are Realizing Empowerment program (Project AWARE):
PASWORD and Project AWARE use the arts to address gender-specific issues for middle and high school girls at risk in the Poughkeepsie and Beacon areas.
Professional artist-educators help girls realize their personal strengths, talents and passions as they develop self-expression, self-esteem, discipline and friendships in a safe environment.
Participants attend tuition-free thanks to sponsors including the Community Foundation of Dutchess County, the Dyson Foundation and United Way of Dutchess County.
Labels: at-risk youth, girls, art
Posted By: Aspen/CRC
