Impact
2019-20 highlights
In 2019-20 Phelps had 205 participants benefiting from one or more of its programs.
Educational success
66 students working towards their high school diploma
54 volunteers
3:1 ratio of students to volunteers
92% of Second Chance participants felt they reached their learning goal
Engagement
8 literacy focused events
65 families engaged in community events hosted by Phelps
200+ free books given to local families
10 community organizations partnered with Phelps
Employment
54 improved their employability
89 one-on-one guidance meetings
11 adults re-attached to education or employment
Life skills
72% of participants from the online tutoring
program reported improved academic confidence
with 45% saying their organizational skills improved.
12 local youth took part in Phelps' leadership training
“Thanks to Phelps Helps, people of Stanstead with major financial, social or learning challenges no longer see high school graduation as something unattainable.”
— Rachel Bury, Grade 2 teacher, Sunnyside Elementary School