Security Bank has again invested in the Wyandotte County community. Recently, Security Bank President Jim Lewis announced that the bank would renew its sponsorship of the Learning Club for the 2015-2016 school year.
The Learning Club of KCK is a local non-profit that provides one-on-one after-school and summer tutoring in four high-poverty neighborhoods in the urban core of Kansas City, Kan.
Security Bank’s contribution supports weekly tutoring at the Learning Club’s Juniper Gardens public housing site. As part of the sponsorship, numerous Security Bank employees volunteer to work with the children.
Security Bank employees who tutor at the Learning Club feel connected to the community they serve. One Security Bank employee said she is proud that Security Bank is a corporate sponsor.
“I think it shows a commitment to our community, especially to those who have a greater need.” Another employee notes that “the Learning Club is special because it is individuals’ investment of time and effort, not just writing a check or attending a dinner.” A third employee said that it “demonstrates the real character of our bank.” This is a great gift to the community.
The Learning Club serves children in three other sites in Kansas City, Kan.: St. Margaret’s public housing, Chalet Manor public housing, and the Blessed Sacrament neighborhood. More than 100 elementary students (typically first to sixth grade) come weekly to receive free academic tutoring and mentoring.
Through the hour and a half program, tutors and students work on a variety of non-academic skills as well, including social skills, self-discipline, and responsibility.
The Learning Club provides occasional field trip opportunities for students to explore different areas of interest. Tutors and students alike love the relationships they form and the time they spend each week in the program.
In addition to Security Bank, Ryan Lawn and Tree and Jack Stack BBQ also sponsor Learning Club sites.
For more information about volunteering or donating to the Learning Club, visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/learningclubkck/ or its website at https://learningclubkck.org/.
