After-school and summer programs provide a structured and stimulating environment for children to get help with homework, make friends and stay safe at one convenient location in their neighborhood. Since 1997, we have offered classes from Pre-K to high school graduation at selected communities. Opportunities include:

• School Readiness program for Pre-K children from non-English speaking families
• After-school and summer programs from elementary and middle-school students
• Helping young people improve and maintain their grades, build self-esteem, and meet personal development goal
• Training teens for job readiness
• Conflict resolution for teens
• Computer training

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After getting divorced and laid off from her job in San Antonio, Shannon Epley was struggling with financial issues. She moved to Austin for a new job, but the first apartment she found was expensive and not kid-friendly. Then Shannon discovered Southwest Trails, where her rent is more affordable and her 7- and 10-year-old daughters enjoy after-school programs at the Community Learning Center. The money Shannon saves on child care and rent makes it easier for her to make ends meet. She has even gotten involved leading a Campfire USA group at the learning center. “I’m happy to contribute to this community in any way I can,” Shannon says.