Last Day of the Emmaus House 2021 CDF Freedom Schools® Program

Today is the last day of our 2021 CDF Freedom School program. These past six weeks have provided our children with enriching and empowering experiences.

We are grateful to everyone who has made our Freedom School program possible, from our generous donors and partners to our volunteers and staff. Your support means the word to us. Learn more about the wonderful people who make the program a reality.

We are blessed to have dedicated community volunteers who have served with us for several summers. One of them is Marni Davis, an associate professor of history at Georgia State University.

We are blessed to have dedicated community volunteers who have served with us for several summers. One of them is Marni Davis, an associate professor of history at Georgia State University.

Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) are college students who lead each class of Freedom School students to success. They train with Children’s Defense Fund as well as with Emmaus House staff. We support our strategic priority of leadership development through the training and employment of our SLIs. Rayshaud Goolsby, an SLI, loves helping our Freedom School scholars.

Servant Leader Interns (SLIs) are college students who lead each class of Freedom School students to success. They train with Children’s Defense Fund as well as with Emmaus House staff. We support our strategic priority of leadership development through the training and employment of our SLIs. Rayshaud Goolsby, an SLI, loves helping our Freedom School scholars.

One of the highlights of Harambee is the Read-Aloud, where community leaders and role models read to our Freedom School scholars. Bishop Rob Wright visits often. He recently read “Naturally Me!”, a book designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in children.

One of the highlights of Harambee is the Read-Aloud, where community leaders and role models read to our Freedom School scholars. Bishop Rob Wright visits often. He recently read “Naturally Me!”, a book designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in children.

During Harambee, we honored Herman Shackleford, “Shack,” our building and grounds coordinator. He keeps the grounds beautiful, ensures the classrooms are free of trash, and performs countless other maintenance duties at Emmaus House. It’s no wonder every Freedom School child and staff member signed his thank you card!

During Harambee, we honored Herman Shackleford, “Shack,” our building and grounds coordinator. He keeps the grounds beautiful, ensures the classrooms are free of trash, and performs countless other maintenance duties at Emmaus House. It’s no wonder every Freedom School child and staff member signed his thank you card!

Our on-site healthcare assistant, Akeisha Moseley, treats our Freedom School scholars with loving care and attention.

Our on-site healthcare assistant, Akeisha Moseley, treats our Freedom School scholars with loving care and attention.

We also want to thank the Emmaus House staff, especially Ann Fowler, our Director of Education Services. Ann oversees programs that are focused on eliminating poverty through education in the Peoplestown neighborhood and beyond. She has helped develop two-generational programs that engage children and parents through academic and personal support, cultural enrichment, and leadership development.

We also want to thank the Emmaus House staff, especially Ann Fowler, our Director of Education Services. Ann oversees programs that are focused on eliminating poverty through education in the Peoplestown neighborhood and beyond. She has helped develop two-generational programs that engage children and parents through academic and personal support, cultural enrichment, and leadership development.

Stay tuned for more Freedom School photos from this summer in the July newsletter.

KATHERINE BRANCH