Paramount Care Foundation

Project hopethis program provides daily essentials to lower-income individuals and families.consistent support is offered through a friday food distribution and pop-up shop(which distributes free clothing). An average of 200 recipients are served weekly.

After school programthe foundation's after-school program has been serving students since its inception in 2001. A variety of services are provided by students, including homework help, recreation, and enrichment activities. In addition to providing these fundamental services, the foundation also has "fun fridays" each week where students participate in game and crafts. The program is open to all students entering grades k through 6. The cost is $30 per student each month. The program rund mondays through friday from 2:45pm to 6:00 pm for 35 weeks of the year.

Summer day campthe foundation sponsors an exciting summer program five days a week for childrenfrom 1st grade through 6th grade. The program includes field trips, learning aboutdifferent careers, adn time for fun and recreation. Each year has a differenteducational theme. Past thfmes have included "animal plant" (for studying animals intheir different habitats) and "explore your future" (for learning about differentcareers). Field trips have included water slides, ice rinks, the scinece center,and various parks. The cost is $80 per week.

Above the rim basketballthe foundation provides a safe place for basketball players of all ages, gender, andskill levels to compete in eleven weeks of games in an encouraging environment.fall and spring session are held. At the end of the spring session, allparticipants are invited to a celebration with a barbecue, games, and prize raffle.the cost of the program is $15 per player, which includes a team shirt. Games areheld on monday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.