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St. Aloysius Education Clinic R. I. F. Reading Is Fundamental WHO WE ARE The St. Aloysius Education Clinic is a non-profit organization which is dedicated to providing educational and other programs to children with the conviction that education and opportunity are extrinsically linked. We are an organization of St. Aloysius Church; however, we do not have a religious component. Founded in 1979, the Clinic has since expanded from a small community based organization into a thriving education clinic which serves children from ages 3-21. Every year The Clinic evaluates its program and responds to the needs of the community, and expands its enrollment and programs to accommodate the needs of the community. Affectionately known as "The Clinic" The St. Aloysius Education Clinic can be summed up in one simple word, "Opportunity." We offer opportunities for Academic improvement and enrichment Cultural and recreational activities to stimulate the imagination & broaden horizons Summer work and experience Preparation & support for entrance to competitive elementary & high schools as well as college An interest in reading to be stimulated mentoring and family support The opportunities, which we have extended to our students, have aided in our alumni attending and graduating from such fine institutions as Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Williams, Amherst, Wesleyan, University of Pennsylvania and a host of other colleges and universities. Thasha Brignol Clydia Santamaria Dalles Cherry Khayla Thomas Brittany Cole Dominque Ascension Crispin Jackson Deandra Irving Nia Gaines Allan McGann Yael Saint Armond Javin Junior Yasmin Ohore Naliah Ricco Gilianne Jawahir University of New Haven Berkley Temple University City College of Technology Delhi University Hunter Fordham University University of Virginia City College Megar Evers College State University at Stony SUNY at Cortland State University at Cobleskill Loyola University Law School Smith College HISTORY PS 92’s RIF was started in 1971 as the first funded RIF program in New York City. This RIF site started out serving 1000 kids in one site. “The Clinic” now serves over 2000 kids in seven sites each year. Over the course of 30 plus years The Clinic has never missed one distribution. We have served over 2 million children in Central Harlem. Through RIF we are able to supplies books to children throughout the year to continue developing their interest in reading and opening their minds to the pleasure, knowledge and inspiration that books offer. The Body Follows Where The Mind Goes Princella Whatley - Alum John Steptoe Elizabeth McCormack Beth Pettit Carmen Jones, Principal (circa 1971) Mr. Randleman, Mr. Knox, AP David Stern – NBA Commissioner Reading To Harlem Children In PS 92 (circa 1997) Even the Famous come to Harlem to read to our children. Ruby Dee Sean (Puff Daddy) Coombs Clifford Arthur Ashe Serena Williams Beth Pettit STATISTICS 2001 1675 during the school year 509 during the summer 205 year round 2002 1675 during the school year 520 during the summer 192 year round 2006 1828 during the school year 561 during the summer 167 year round 2007 1631 during the school year 512 during the summer 172 year round 2008 1667 during the school year 425 during the summer 182 year round 2003 875 during the school year 520 during the summer 280 year round 2004 1863 during the school year 535 during the summer 186 2005 1707 during the school year 521 during the summer 238 year round 2009 1749 during the school year 555 during the summer 152 year round 2010 1749 during the school year 403 during the summer 171 year round 2011 1749 during the school year 403 during the summer 171 year round Bob Lanier David Stern Ruth Graves NBA Player Dr. Kiminsky Photos From Our Annual Literacy Day During Our Summer School Councilwoman Inez Dickins’ Aide Bill Perkins, State Senator Macys Volunteers Sabena Leake, ESQ. RIF Distributions ……… Bring Sunshine Far, Far Away Riffington Helps Kick-off The Book A Brighter Future Campaign St. Aloysius Education Clinic RIF Students & Staff On The Early Show Plaza St. Aloysius Education Clinic Visit our website: www.saedclinicparentsnetwork.org Email us at: Beth: Stal219@aol.com Ramon: Imback977@aol.com Join our Facebook Group: The St. Aloysius Education Clinic Family If children read, they can educate themselves. If children read, they have choices in life. If children read, they can travel beyond the confines of their environment to the world. If children read, they are free. Beth Pettit Friend request us on Facebook: Beth Pettit Ramon Gonzalez Morris Whatley Call Us: Office: 212-234-6495 Beth: 646-236-9121 Ramon: 908-240-8067 Fax us: 212-234-6495 Write us: St. Aloysius Education Clinic 219 West 132nd Street New York, N.Y. 10027 Or come over and see us. Our door is always open.
