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After‑school program speaker asks council for financial support, says program relies on donations
Summary
A public commenter said her Clarksburg after-school program provides academic and social support but receives no government funding and relies on donations; she said the program previously received about $400 from the city and is asking for renewed financial aid.
A speaker during public comment described an after-school program in Clarksburg that the speaker said provides academic support, community and a sense of belonging for participating children. The speaker said the program has relied on donations and has not received government funding for operations.
The commenter said the program previously received about $400 in local support and asked whether the city could provide financial aid to sustain the after-school work. “We don't get financial fundings from the government to run our after school program. It's through donations,” the speaker said.
The speaker described personal benefits from the program and emphasized its role beyond academics, calling it a place where students “feel confident” and “not feel judged.” The transcript does not record any council response or formal action during the public-comment period.
