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Shallowford Pres. to Host Tutoring Program for Latino Students

Seeks volunteer tutors for after-school sessions at church for elementary students

Atlanta, GA–August 10, 2016 –Shallowford Presbyterian Church will host La Amistad, a tutoring program for Latino students who attend Hawthorne Elementary School, located near the church. Students will come to the church at 2375 Shallowford Rd. on Mondays and Thursdays after school from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. The students will bring a snack, enjoy play time and have a short lesson on the value of the week. Under a director, they will work with tutors who seek to build relationships to foster educational excellence and help students, parents and families achieve a better quality of life.

The church is seeking volunteer tutors for the program. It is not necessary to speak Spanish. For more information or to volunteer, visit the website at http://www.laamistadinc.org/ or contact Associate Pastor Catherine Foster at cfoster@shallowford.org.

Media contact: Margaret M. Jones,770.934.2170, mmjpr1@gmail.com

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Church contact: Catherine Foster, 404.321.1844, cfoster@shallowford.org

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