Our first five years have been fruitful. After five years of dedicated service, our founding Directors have moved forward to establish a new ministry. The Board of Directors of the BACC have taken a much more active role in the management of daily activities. In 2008 our plate is full with the following priorities:
- Continue to deliver quality programs in our core competency areas of homework club, after school programs, and the creative arts. Keep Christ at the center of everything we do.
- Improve our facility especially in the areas of security and safety. We want to be a shining light within the city.
- Partner with like-minded local ministries like the Encuentro Latino (who meet at 570 Olive St. every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month), County Corrections Gospel Ministry (who serve many of the same families) and the local churches in the Coatesville neighborhood.
- Seek permanent directors who will manage our facility and programs through on-site presence and oversight daily.
- Offer a significant volunteer experience for teachers, assistants, group leaders, tutors, etc. that have a heart for God’s children in Coatesville. Link to volunteers page.
- Build a comprehensive after school program for the important hours between 3 and 6 p.m. where often our students are home alone.
- Evaluate how to maximize our presence in the neighborhood via a needs assessment (example: is there a pressing need for Christian day care in the local community?). How can we reach the parents, as well as their children?
- Utilize our computer resources and capabilities to their maximum potential. Find volunteer leaders who can complete our network, and also build and execute PC-based curriculums to advance learning.
- Involve the local community in leadership, programs and missions. The best way to build the BACC is with neighborhood talent.
- Build the volunteer, prayer and funding base to sustain this ministry for years into the future. Local churches, individuals and corporate sponsors can purchase a “share” of the BACC to support BACC operations and activities.