Computer center expansion at LCDC in Chicago, IL, USA

The September 2004 newsletter, The Witness, announces the expansion of this faith-based organization's computer facility to include a 12-computer satellite center (located about the first center). This new facility will serve the Lawndale College Opportunities Program and provide space for education staff members. Microsoft provide funding of $93,000 through its Unlimited Potential grant program.

Youth services at Lawndale Christian Development Corporation include:

• Lawndale College Opportunity Program (LCOP) for 8th to 12th graders involving tutoring, mentoring, test preparation, technology training, and assistance in applying for college.
• Lawndale Legacies Community Technology Center for K-12 students (36-station computer facility) providing access to computers for the purpose of aiding the development of technology and academic skills.
• Young Legacies is an afterschool program for K-7 students that includes tutoring, educational and computer skills training for the purpose of strenghtening academic skills.
• Youth Internship Program for high school students helps prepare them for careers through job readiness training, work, community service, and field trips.
  

Information on the Lawndale area of Chicago can be found at the Steans Family Foundation website on the North Lawndale Today page.