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Community group says Project Fighting Chance reached more than 200 youths this summer
Summary
Project Fighting Chance staff told the board the "Summer Safe Summer" program served more than 200 youth (85–87% district students) with daily meals, fitness, STEM and mental-health programming and asked the district to continue support for wraparound services.
Representatives from Project Fighting Chance updated the San Bernardino Unified School District board on their "Summer Safe Summer" program, which organizers said enrolled more than 200 youth and delivered a mix of enrichment, fitness and basic supports.
Terry Boykins said the program served "Over 200 youth, participated and signed up for that program," and credited EXL, the district and local partners for helping the program run for four weeks in July. Program staff described daily schedules that included breakfast, lunch, snacks, yoga, mental-health lessons, STEM activities with visiting University of California, Riverside students, and a community kitchen workshop.
Nicole Favela, program assistant, told the board the program averaged "roughly about 50 to 70 students daily, and we provided them all with breakfast, lunch, and a snack," and detailed plans to continue engagement into the school year. Coaches and staff emphasized parent communication (daily updates via group chat), extended hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and hands-on training such as student filmmaking and boxing instruction taught by staff with relevant expertise.
Board members thanked the presenters and the superintendent noted the district's appreciation for community partners who provide safe after-school and summer options for students.
