FLY Program - WEDI

Provides after school academic assistance designed to meet the specific needs of middle-school students from refugee families. Offers one-on-one homework help and tutoring in reading and math, along with educational and recreational activities, field trips, and opportunities to socialize with friends. A project-based learning curriculum provides a structured atmosphere, allowing for positive enforcement of pro-social behaviors. Book clubs work at each student's ability level to increase their comfort with and love of reading. Also offers a 6-week summer program.

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211 Western New York

Physical Address

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Buffalo, NY 14209

Hours

Monday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Voice

(716) 853-9469

Main Phone

Application process

Call or email; referrals require student's name and grade level, caregiver's name, contact info, ethnicity, and language.

Fee

Free.

Eligibility

Buffalo Public School students in grades 6-8 from refugee families.

Service area

14264, NY 14201, NY 14233, NY 14228, NY 14240, NY 14280, NY 14227, NY 14270, NY 14215, NY 14225, NY 14203, NY 14260, NY 14202, NY 14261, NY 14263, NY 14205, NY 14219, NY 14218, NY 14241, NY 14204, NY 14211, NY 14217, NY 14212, NY 14214, NY 14216, NY 14208, NY 14272, NY 14265, NY 14224, NY 14276, NY 14221, NY 14226, NY 14209, NY 14223, NY 14222, NY 14220, NY 14273, NY 14269, NY 14206, NY 14213, NY 14207, NY 14210, NY 14231, NY 14267, NY

Agency info

Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Inc. (WEDI)