Weeks Educational And Social Advocacy Project

Immigrant Family Assistance: WESAP staff provides guidance for immigrant families as they navigate the social services and education systems in New York City. WESAP also provides financial assistance to families when they encounter events that pose hardship. Families received financial assistance ranging from $250 - $1000 per family.

Foreign Assistance WESAP continues to provide tuition and health assistance to youth and families in Liberia. More than 10 children benefit from tuition assistance. Health assistance is given on a case-by-case basis. WESAP provides funding for teacher salaries in a K-12 school on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia. WESAP also works with alumni associations based in the United States to assist schools in Liberia. WESAP is helping to renovate a building that has been the headquarters of the local partner nonprofit. When completed the space is anticipated to provide lodging, etc. for organizations and professionals who will travel to Liberia to provide pro bono services. Dr. Curtis and Director Linda Weeks traveled to Liberia in July 2024 and visited students, schools, and the building that is being renovated.