GapBuster Learning Center
December 2008
Dear Supporters and Friends,
At this time of year, we often
begin to feel the stress of the gap between completing year-end tasks
and the little time left to do them. For example, have you waited until
the last minute to make some of your 2008 charitable contributions?
I am writing to thank you for your past support and to ask you to remember
GapBuster Learning Center (GBLC) as you make your final 2008 contributions.
GBLC supports students through
various programs, activities, and teen development experiences. We offer
after school enrichment activities and the Leaders-in-Training and Cross-Tutorial
Mentoring programs. Building Scholars for the Future, summer
program provides support and enrichment to students, and we offer preparation
for the SAT, Maryland School Assessments and the High School Assessments.
We also provide Title I Supplemental Educational Services.
Over the past nine years, GBLC
has served over 1,200 youth. As our tenth anniversary approaches, I
am asking for your continued support through a tax-deductible donation.
This year has been a difficult year financially for us due to cut- backs
in Federal and state funding. Even so, we have had a busy and successful
year. Among the 2008 highlights are:
- Leadership Development
Students participated in yearlong workshops and activities that included
tutoring, life coaching, critical thinking, decision-making, etiquette,
conflict resolution, presentation skills, resume building, and self-development.
- Gathering for
Justice Students participated in activities commemorating the 40th
anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?s death. Through workshops
and group discussions, participants learned about the non-violent strategies
of the civil rights movement and how to apply these strategies to today?s
issues.
- Teen Health Expo
Students assisted in planning and coordinating the First Annual Tri-State
Teen Health Expo. The students addressed the issue of teen HIV/AIDS
and created a greater understanding of the virus, among our youth. Over
500 youth attended the expo and over 120 youth/young adults were tested
for the HIV virus.
- College
Prep 100% of high school senior college tour attendees were accepted
to a college of their choice. Students attended financial aid and career
planning workshops.
These and other programs at
GapBuster depend on supporters like you. I hope we can count on you
for a generous donation. To learn more about how our programs are helping
to shape future leaders, please visit www.gapbuster.org or drop by our office located at 8216
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland.
On behalf of our youth, thank
you for your loyalty and generosity.
Best wishes for a happy holiday
season and prosperous New Year.
Sincerely,
Yvette
Butler, MD
Yvette Butler, MD
Executive Director
