Massillon AHEAD

The AHEAD Foundation is a non-profit organization serving the social, emotional and educational needs of families in the Massillon community. Included are an After School Progrram enhancing elementary school education and a social service coordination office located in downtown Massillon.

The social services site offers services to parents/guardians of the Massillon Elementary and Middle School students.

PURPOSE

AHEAD AHEAD has been formed to provide low income, at-risk children and their families with educational, social services and recreational programs and to carry on any and all business and activities related thereto. AHEAD promotes growth and self-sufficiency by the establishment of quality after-school and summer enrichment opportunities for children and by working collaboratively with educational, housing, health and wellness programs, family advocacy and other social services agencies.

MISSION

“The mission of AHEAD is to serve children and their families by removing barriers to learning and self-sufficiency through improving their academic, emotional, and social well being in a safe environment.”

VISION

“The Vision of AHEAD is to provide opportunities and promote success for all children and families within the Massillon Community.”

AHEAD

The AHEAD Foundation and Massillon City Schools have been at the forefront of developing programming that supports families in effective and meaningful ways for many years. Our after school programming was awarded one of the first federal grants to provide academic assistance, life enrichment activities, recreational and social skill enhancement activities. Our programs provide a safe and supervised setting, a nutritious dinner all in an environment that supports the child and family encouraging healthy growth and development.

Education
Collaboration
Counseling
Parent Involvement
Recreation
Special Programs
Field Trips